marking

[US]/'mɑːkɪŋ/
[UK]/'mɑrkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. making a mark; scoring; indicating; a pattern
v. to make a mark on; to pay attention to; to give a score to

Phrases & Collocations

making a mark

marking machine

road marking

marking system

marking out

marking scheme

marking off

identification marking

marking device

marking tape

terminal marking

Example Sentences

Look at the markings on the petals.

a statute of marking system

deface a desk by marking on it

The marking on the wall was childish and unsightly.

The headmaster is marking the papers.

the distinctive black-and-white markings on its head.

the markings on the plane were hurriedly painted out.

a concert marking the composer's 60th birthday.

The markings are so blurred that it is difficult to identify.

subspecies that are differentiated by the markings on their wings.

The animal’s markings provide effective camouflage.

The paperweight had fallen onto the desk, badly marking the surface.

indistinguishable twins; a moth with markings that make it indistinguishable from its background.

The paper contrastes and analysies the marking for the coarse degree ...

Terminal marking and distinctive number for auxiliary contacts of particular contactors.

The epigenome is a molecular marking system that controls gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.

ermined white marking, "ermine spots" : dark spots on white markings. Often correspond to stripes on the hooves.

The structure of a-structure also governs theta-marking in compounds and in the light verb construction analyzed in Grimshaw and Mester (1988).

Relabel them with a marking pen to list their contents and any dates when they are best used by.

When I am marking exam papers, I always try to err on the side of generosity (= I give slightly higher marks than the students may deserve) .

Real-world Examples

And that red dot is a marking on the government-issue film.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

There's no negative marking and you may just get lucky.

Source: Analysis of the PTE Exam

Have you noticed any markings on the surface of the moon?

Source: British Students' Science Reader

It's difficult! Well, enjoy your marking tomorrow!

Source: American English dialogue

The All England Club is also marking the centenary of Centre Court.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2022

They were formal marking that Nelson Mandela's passing is to come.

Source: BBC Listening Collection December 2013

The explosion is apparently targeting Shiites there were marking a religious ritual.

Source: NPR News November 2013 Collection

Rottweilers are always black with the same brown markings on their chest, face, and paws.

Source: Animal World

A magistrate has been appointed marking the beginning of a formal probe.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation February 2017

In a paper-based reading, you'll be marking your answers on the question sheets first.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Reading High Score Secrets

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