marking
noun
mark·ing ˈmär-kiŋ 
1
: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark
2
a
: a mark made
b
: arrangement, pattern, or disposition of marks
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The still-missing owl has no physical marking or tag that would make visual identification easy, Hardy said in an email. 
Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2022 Raffel sought in excess of $10 million and in damages for patent infringement, trade dress infringement, misappropriation and false marking. Bruce Vielmetti, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2022 The reports said the video showed her marking at least one ballot, but that charge was among those dropped. CBS News, 3 June 2022 The reports said the video showed her marking at least one ballot, but that charge was among those dropped. Bob Christie, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2022 The female black widow spider is easily recognizable from its all-black body and red hourglass-shaped marking on its belly. Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 8 July 2022 The only noticeable difference is that a slim, narrow black marking on the earbud is replaced by a shorter, squatter black lozenge. David Phelan, Forbes, 5 June 2022 County election officials were in the process of re-marking and scanning the ballots by hand, which will likely take a few days. Libby Cathey, ABC News, 18 May 2022 The Victory Parade is the country's annual marking of the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 24 June 2022 See More
Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2022 Raffel sought in excess of $10 million and in damages for patent infringement, trade dress infringement, misappropriation and false marking. Bruce Vielmetti, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2022 The reports said the video showed her marking at least one ballot, but that charge was among those dropped. CBS News, 3 June 2022 The reports said the video showed her marking at least one ballot, but that charge was among those dropped. Bob Christie, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2022 The female black widow spider is easily recognizable from its all-black body and red hourglass-shaped marking on its belly. Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 8 July 2022 The only noticeable difference is that a slim, narrow black marking on the earbud is replaced by a shorter, squatter black lozenge. David Phelan, Forbes, 5 June 2022 County election officials were in the process of re-marking and scanning the ballots by hand, which will likely take a few days. Libby Cathey, ABC News, 18 May 2022 The Victory Parade is the country's annual marking of the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 24 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
marking
noun
mark·ing ˈmär-kiŋ
1
: a shape, symbol, or word on something
2
: the arrangement or pattern of contrasting colors on an animal The white cat had black markings on its tail.
marking
verb
1
as in labeling
to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- labeling
- labelling
- identifying
- designating
- tagging
- stamping
- ticketing
- naming
- earmarking
- titling
- tabbing
- hallmarking
- branding
- terming
- styling
- captioning
- calling
- entitling
- stigmatizing
2
as in characterizing
to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion Synonyms & Similar Words
- characterizing
- distinguishing
- differentiating
- individualizing
- customizing
- particularizing
3
as in recording
to make a written note of mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner Synonyms & Similar Words
- recording
- logging
- transcribing
- noting
- reporting
- entering
- registering
- writing down
- setting down
- chronicling
- inscribing
- taking down
- jotting (down)
- notching
- putting down
- scoring
- minuting
- enregistering
- chalking (up)