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marking

American  
[mahr-king] / ˈmɑr kɪŋ /

noun

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

    birds with colorful markings.

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

    the marking of papers.
marking British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of marking

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

Example Sentences

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Madrid defended in a narrow 4-4-2 and their wide midfielders, Arda Guler and Federico Valverde, were dragged to the centre of the pitch when marking Bayern's full-backs.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The San Francisco-based bank is expecting net interest income in 2026 to reach about $50 billion, marking no change in its guidance from the previous quarter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

In March, Leo XIV spoke out against those who advocate war in a speech marking the start of Holy Week, in the shadow of the ongoing Iran War.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The Netherlands approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature, marking the first European regulatory approval for the software.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

With less than a minute to go, Herrmann's orchestra launches into a dramatic finale, marking the end of the radio play.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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