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Definition of marking

marking

/ˈmɑːr.kɪŋ/
mark · ing
Plural:markings
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marking Lexical Profile

marking Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A distinctive pattern of colors, spots, or stripes on the skin, fur, feathers, or shell of an animal or plant (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The ornithologist identified the rare warbler by the bright yellow markings on its wings."

2

An inscribed symbol, character, or line applied to a surface for identification, measurement, or guidance.

Example

"Faint road markings made it difficult to stay in the proper lane during the heavy rainstorm."

3

British The process or work of evaluating and assigning grades to students' academic assignments or examination papers.

Example

"The teacher spent her Sunday afternoon catching up on the marking of midterm essays."

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• Rhymes for marking

• Nearby Words

markham
markham river
markhor
marking
marksman
marksmanship
markswoman

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marking
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