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marking

noun mark·ing \ˈmär-kiŋ\

: a mark, shape, or word that is written or drawn on something

: a mark or pattern of marks on the body of an animal

: the act or process of giving a grade to a student's work

Full Definition of MARKING

: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark

a : a mark made

b : arrangement, pattern, or disposition of marks

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before 12th century

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noun mark·ing \ˈmär-kiŋ\

: a shape, symbol, or word on something

: the arrangement or pattern of contrasting colors on an animal <The white cat had black markings on its tail.>

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