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

If any weapons suspected of being the gun used in the shooting are recovered, the bullet markings could also be used to definitively tie the weapon to Thompson's killing. —Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

An unprecedented search of his estate at Mar-a-Lago returned more than 300 documents with classified markings, with photos showing boxes stored in a bathroom and even on a ballroom stage. —Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024

All these questions surfaced Wednesday during a meeting between MSNBC staffers and Lazarus, who was unable to state definitively whether or not the network might have to consider a name change or remove various NBC markings from its logo. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024

As its name suggests, this canid family member has face markings that bear a resemblance to that of a raccoon. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

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)