marking

[mahr-king]

noun

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

   birds with colorful markings.

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

   the marking of papers.

marking

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of marking¹

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

Example Sentences

India's wild elephant population estimates have dropped sharply by a quarter, a government survey incorporating a new DNA system has found, marking the most accurate but sobering count yet.

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An audit was carried out the day before Theo's death where two issues where highlighted: one around the lack of clear markings on the steps down to the pool and another with a ladder.

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The celebrations after beating Eswatini came 100 days on from the party marking 50 years since Cape Verde's independence from Portugal.

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The average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. reached $50,080 last month, marking the first time it has ever breached the $50,000 price point, Kelly Blue Book said Monday.

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The average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. reached $50,080 last month, marking the first time it has ever breached the $50,000 price point, Kelly Blue Book said Monday.

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