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

There can be no question that “intentionally marking people who are still living as dead” in the master file “is unheard of and improper,” Flick stated.

From Los Angeles Times

During lobster season, the Grey Zone is packed with boats and buoys marking the location of their traps.

From BBC

Just like that you've decluttered the penalty area and, at the elite level, clearing a path for the goalkeeper and creating simpler one-on-one marking could reduce the chances of conceding.

From BBC

Famed for its ever-revolving cast, Joe Piscopo of the 1980s cohort summed it up in a documentary marking the show's 50th anniversary: "They took sketch comedy to a whole other level," he said.

From BBC

"That is beyond planning and marking. There's now increasing demand on schools to support the most vulnerable students and families."

From BBC

Related Words

• lettering