noun
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a mark or series of marks
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the arrangement of colours on an animal, plant, etc
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assessment and correction of school children's or students' written work by teaching staff
Etymology
Origin of marking
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; mark 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The economy grew at 4.5 percent between October and December last year, in line with expectations but marking a significant slowdown towards the end of the year.
From Barron's
UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday deplored a host of "powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation" in a London speech marking the 80th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly.
From Barron's
Two middle-aged Americans, matching orange ringlets marking them as brothers, quizzed the bartender about cask types and chill filtration.
This strategy provided the framework used to develop KyA33, marking a major advance in targeting a pathway that had resisted drug development for decades.
From Science Daily
After nearly 14 years at the helm, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy will step down this week, marking a major — though expected — changing of the guard at the Walt Disney Co.-owned “Star Wars” studio.
From Los Angeles Times
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