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

In addition, Granite Construction Company will make improvements to adjacent taxiways, upgrading lighting and painting new striping and markings. —Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

The apartments had all the markings of a burgeoning residency – there was collaboration between the neighboring church and Coggs. —Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026

The Kith for Salomon XT-4K is a silhouette engineered exclusively by Salomon for Kith, its focal point being the distinct Kith word-marking across the lateral sides. —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026

Alexander Smyth, Smytec CEO and creator of Blind Site, says this camera can even show markings of things that are covered up. —Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 4 Feb. 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)