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; see origin at mark 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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A new type of universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial, marking an important step toward broader protection against future virus outbreaks.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
The stock closed down for the eighth session in a row on Wednesday, marking its longest losing streak since November 2022.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
It was announced last year that the Luther star will team up with the King to create a documentary marking 50 years since Charles founded the charity, due to air on Netflix this autumn.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Virgin Galactic shares plunged 39% in Tuesday trading, marking their largest one-day drop ever.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The word art is a way of marking something as worthy of our attention.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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