mark‧ing /ˈmɑːkɪŋ $ ˈmɑːr-/ noun

1. [countable usually plural, uncountable] things painted or written on something, especially something such as an aircraft, road, vehicle etc:
The marking on the road is unclear.
strange markings on the walls of the cave

2. [countable usually plural, uncountable] the coloured patterns and shapes on an animal’s fur, on leaves etc:
This dolphin is noted for its distinctive black and white markings.
the vivid markings of the angelfish

3. [uncountable] especially British English the activity of checking students’ written work Synonym : grading American English:
I have to do a lot of marking tonight.
the setting and marking of exams

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲