marking

mark-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A mark or pattern of marks on an animal's fur, feathers, or skin.

  2. 2.

    Making a visible impression on something.

  3. 3.

    The action of putting marks on something; the process of labeling or indicating.

  4. 4.

    (British) The process of grading or evaluating student work.

Forms

plural: markings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    marking scheme — criteria for grading
  • •
    marking time — waiting without making progress
  • •
    road markings — painted lines and symbols on roads

Related words

See also: mark, markings, marks
Synonyms: grading, labeling, tagging

Etymology

From Old English mearc ("mark, sign") + -ing (noun/verb suffix).