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marking

American  
[mahr-king] / ˈmɑr kɪŋ /

noun

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

    birds with colorful markings.

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

    the marking of papers.
marking British  
/ 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

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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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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in the London Marathon, marking the first time any man had posted a time under 2 hours in competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The wireless carrier added 55,000 net postpaid phone customers, marking its first positive first quarter since 2013.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

A wreath will be laid in honour of fallen soldiers from both nations, marking the US and UK military alliance.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Family, friends and supporters of Virginia Giuffre held an emotional memorial vigil in Washington DC marking the first anniversary of her death.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“Of course,” Isobel says, marking her page before placing her book aside.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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