marking

noun

mark·​ing ˈmär-kiŋ How to pronounce marking (audio)
Synonyms of markingnext
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 vegetables were stored without a date marking and a dead roach was found on the floor. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026 Trump, in the post, is conflating the Reflecting Pool damage with an apparent marking of the number 8647 on the nearby National Mall last month. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026 Kearns family pushes for change In the wake of the teen's death, the Kearns family pushed for Mason's Law, mandating the marking, guarding and grading of drainpipes in the state. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Then, Guardiola adopted a comparatively more direct approach, in step with the Premier League’s shift towards man-to-man marking, which demands physical prowess and, at times, a direct style of play. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marking

Word History

First Known Use

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

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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 6 Aug. 2026.

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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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