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

The marking is made up of the shellfish’s stomach, midgut, and intestine. —Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 4 July 2025

On Sunday afternoon, workers will apply pavement markings and begin removing traffic barriers. —Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

For many in Washington, by some measures the gayest city in America, the marking of a decade since the Obergefell decision in the city where the Court ruled represented the ultimate victory lap. —Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025

Overall, its body is creamy brown with some reddish spots and various black markings on its sides and fins. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for marking

• barking
• harking
• parking
• sparking
• benchmarking
• earmarking
• embarking
• remarking
• disembarking
• watermarking

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)