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
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There’s no palm rejection when using the stylus, so my hand made unintended markings in my notes.
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PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
Female mummies have been found to have markings on their thighs, abdomen and breasts.
—Serena Billett, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
One side has markings that guide where to place your hands and feet for cartwheels, while the other side has a long strip to help practice balance beam routines.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Depending on which state issues your ID, the REAL ID marking will show up in the form of a yellow or black star in the top right corner on the front of your ID.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
Female mummies have been found to have markings on their thighs, abdomen and breasts.
—Serena Billett, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
One side has markings that guide where to place your hands and feet for cartwheels, while the other side has a long strip to help practice balance beam routines.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Depending on which state issues your ID, the REAL ID marking will show up in the form of a yellow or black star in the top right corner on the front of your ID.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for marking
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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marking. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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marking
noun
mark·ing
ˈmär-kiŋ 
1
: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark
the teacher's marking was considered to be fair
2
: a mark made
3
: an arrangement or pattern of marks (as on the coat of an animal)
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