Marking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɑɹkɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Marking is a noun meaning The action of marking.
Meaning
The action of marking.
More Meanings
- The characteristic colouration and patterning of an animal.
- A symbol or set of letters used to identify the type or identity of an object.
- (graph theory) Any configuration of a Petri net with a number of marks or tokens distributed across it.
- present participle and gerund of mark
Example Sentences
The markings on the plane identified it as belonging to law enforcement.
The Seasiders equalised soon after when Gary Taylor-Fletcher made the most of slack marking to slot home.
Social distancing principles form a part of the essential controls needed to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. [...] For example, measures such as signage and floor markings to provide physical separation will help.
Word Forms
- markings
Synonyms for marking
Depending on context, synonyms include mark, marker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include marker, tagging, flagged, tag, mark-up, hallmark.
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