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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A tiny grocery store has produce displayed outside, with faded notes marking the prices.
From Literature
Holocaust Memorial Day is held on the same day every year, marking the liberation date of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, Auschwitz-Birkenau, on 27 January 1945.
From BBC
Robert Rock stands along flags marking places for plants to be placed on top of the bridge.
From Los Angeles Times
Thousands of people rallied in cities across Australia demanding justice and rights for Indigenous peoples on Monday, a national holiday marking the 1788 arrival of a British fleet in Sydney Harbour.
From Barron's
It was the first time a regional grouping was invited - marking 25 years of India's engagement with the bloc, Pant added.
From BBC
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