marking

[ mahr-king ]

noun

1. a mark, or a number or pattern of marks: mark:

   birds with colorful markings.

2. the act of a person or thing that marks: mark:

   the marking of papers.

marking

/ ˈmɑːkɪŋ /

noun

1. a mark or series of marks
2. the arrangement of colours on an animal, plant, etc
3. assessment and correction of school children's or students' written work by teaching staff

Word History and Origins

Origin of marking¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; mark ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

When a robber bent down to grab stolen money, his hoodie rode up to reveal a star tattoo on his lower back — a marking that became a major focus during a trial this month.

From Los Angeles Times

It's a common sight -- ants marching in an orderly line over and around obstacles from their nest to a food source, guided by scent trails left by scouts marking the find.

From Science Daily

The place where, 18 years ago, my wife and I married at the tree marking the burial site of her father’s ashes.

From Los Angeles Times

At the ceremony, the families sit on chairs amidst the long rows of small stone graves, marking the thousands of foreign soldiers who fought and died in the Korean War.

From BBC

The award given to King Hamad as well as King Abdullah of Jordan – who are both marking silver jubilees this year – was announced on Wednesday by Buckingham Palace.

From BBC

Related Words

• lettering