Thesaurus results for MARKING

marking

verb

Definition of marking

present participle of mark

as in labeling

to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker

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Relevance

as in characterizing

to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion

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as in recording

to make a written note of mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marking Indonesian streaming platform Vidio has partnered with ReelShort, the microdrama platform owned by Crazy Maple Studio, marking ReelShort’s first entry into the Indonesian market. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 And Europe — the world’s fastest-warming continent — has been beset by extreme weather that has caused widespread droughts and blazes, marking some of the region’s gravest natural disasters on record. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Models launched on or after August 2, 2026 support marking at launch, while the company is working to add it to older models over the coming months under a transition period the EU law allows. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 Nvidia shares have fallen for seven straight days, marking its longest losing streak since 2022. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 The vaccine has been available in its current form since 1971, marking more than 50 years of safe and effective use. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 News of the film, marking Cohen’s feature directorial debut, only emerged via a leak last month. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Questions no longer centre on marking this era with a trophy, but on how much juice is left to squeeze. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Key Background The rocket is believed to have crashed into the moon at over 5,000 mph, marking one of many rocket and debris collisions on the moon since the 1960s. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marking

Verb

Earlier in August, Spotify announced that the service would soon start labeling AI artists on the platform, and the company said those artists would not be included in editorial or algorithmic recommendations.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Law enforcement officials are cautious about labeling someone as a member of, or even affiliated with, the mafia.

— Jack Harvel August 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of labeling

Verb

The sources firmly rejected the draft declarations, characterizing them as publicity stunts designed to mock the league, sow division, and draw attention to the topic by demeaning others.

— Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The 49ers did not have an update on the specific injury, characterizing it only as a rib issue.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of characterizing

Verb

Heritage Auctions said experts compared distinctive characteristics on the ball, including visible marks and other identifying details, with photographs from the England match and images of other Adidas Azteca balls used during the 1986 World Cup.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
The prime minister of the Nordic country posted a screen shot of the plastic surgeon’s offer on Instagram but without identifying him.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

In recent years, white supremacists have embraced the concept of lactose intolerance as a distinguishing debility of nonwhite people.

— Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
The app offers a free entry-level service, while distinguishing itself with an option for 3-D modeling of a client’s cellar, starting at $1,500 to $5,000.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinguishing

Verb

Once the underlying machine learning model has been trained, tagging a person takes only a few seconds.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Her fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to her on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message here.

— Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of tagging

Verb

Platforms including Cluely, Interview Coder, and Final Round AI render answers on the candidate’s own display, outside the layer a screen share captures, while transcribing the interviewer’s audio as the conversation happens.

— Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
And the days are coming when AI is meaningfully involved in clinical care, beyond just transcribing our own words, and the follow-up recommendation deviates from the standard of care.

— Frances Mei Hardin, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026