Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flagging

verb (present participle of flag)
/ˈflæɡ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of marking something for attention or signaling a warning.
Examples
  • She was flagging the important passages in her book for review later.
  • The teacher started flagging students who needed extra help with the assignment.
Meaning
Flagging typically refers to a process where attention is drawn to something important or requiring action.
Synonyms
  • marking
  • signaling
  • highlighting
  • indicating