marking

noun

mark·​ing ˈmär-kiŋ How to pronounce marking (audio)
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

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Some 30 MiG 15s with North Korean and Chinese markings, though crewed by Soviet pilots, showed their superiority against an American force several times larger. Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 Photos show the all-black Labrador retriever puppy with white markings on his chest looking at the camera from a crate and lying on the floor while wearing a leash. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025 Stay in your lane: Use the road's lane markings as a guide to remaining in the correct lane. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025 The suspects, wearing ski masks and clothes with police markings, tied up the billionaire celebrity with zip ties and duct tape before making off with a $4 million engagement ring, given to her by then-husband Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), and other jewels, according to investigators. Juliette Jabkhiro, Makini Brice, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marking

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of marking was before the 12th century

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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marking. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

marking

noun
mark·​ing ˈmär-kiŋ How to pronounce marking (audio)
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)

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