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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Medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, originally created for diabetes, were later developed to treat obesity, marking a major shift in approaches to weight management.
From Science Daily
In his statement marking the abolition of hereditary peers, the Lord Speaker thanked them for their service.
From BBC
The biggest asset managers are halting fund withdrawals tied to private credit loan portfolios and marking down the value of the assets inside them.
From Barron's
They also cut back on buying single stocks, with this past Monday marking “the largest net-selling day in single stocks in a month.”
From Barron's
They also cut back on buying single stocks, with this past Monday marking “the largest net-selling day in single stocks in a month.”
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