marking
noun /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
  /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
- [countable, usually plural] a pattern of colours or marks on animals, birds or wood- The female fish is bright yellow with black markings.
 
- [countable, usually plural] lines, colours or shapes painted on roads, vehicles, etc.- Road markings indicate where you can stop.
 
- [uncountable] (especially British English) (North American English usually grading)the activity of checking and correcting the written work or exam papers of students- She does her marking in the evenings.
 
- [uncountable] (in team games, especially football (soccer)) the practice of staying close to a player on the other team in order to stop them getting the ball- England gave away a goal because of their slack marking at corners.