- present participle of mark.
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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of marking
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at mark 1, -ing 1
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This will allow deeper low pressure systems to affect more parts of the UK marking a shift to a more widespread wetter and windier weather.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday, marking Apple’s debut in a foldable phone market largely dominated by Samsung and Google.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The same teams also will face off at Angel Stadium on July 2 and 3, marking the third consecutive year the Bananas have played at the venue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Beginning in 2016, the region experienced substantial losses in sea ice coverage, marking a striking reversal from the preceding decades.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
“There’s not enough room in this hovel for more than two of us!” said one man, his elaborate armor and demeanor marking him as the commander.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
Because these markings are passed down to daughter cells, researchers can examine the recorded sequences and identify which cells descended from a shared ancestor.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
But when residents later saw painted pavement markings showing the planned curbs and bike lines, “they got involved in a big way,” Supernaw said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
While the individual ships can have different flags, deceptive markings and painted-over names, they communicate directly with each other and act in coordination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Most diamond frogs look brown at first, but several species have vivid markings that remain hidden until the frogs move.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
They don’t know that the boarded-up door is only an illusion hiding a steel door with ancient markings on it.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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