marking

noun

mark·​ing ˈmär-kiŋ 

1

: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark

2

a

: a mark made

b

: arrangement, pattern, or disposition of marks

Examples of marking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mason's Law will mandate the marking, guarding, and grading of storm drains to improve safety standards across the state. —Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

Unlike modern six-sided dice, ancient Native American dice were made of bone or wood and two-sided, with each face distinguished from the other by markings or coloration. —Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Investigators also photographed patterns on the van’s floorboards and Horner’s shoes to look for a match to markings on the victim’s face. —Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026

Right above the grand staircase after entering the home is a black marking, representing some of the smoke damage that seeped throughout the home. —Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for marking

• barking
• harking
• parking
• sparking
• benchmarking
• earmarking
• embarking
• remarking
• disembarking
• watermarking

Kids Definition

marking

noun

mark·​ing ˈmär-kiŋ 

1

: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark

the teacher's marking was considered to be fair

2

: a mark made

3

: an arrangement or pattern of marks (as on the coat of an animal)