Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marking
noun
/ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making a mark or a visible indication on a surface.
Examples
- The teacher is grading papers by marking errors in red ink.
- Marking the map helped us find the best routes to take.
- He received a tattoo as a personal marking of his journey.
Meaning
Marking involves creating a distinguishing symbol, line, or feature that can denote something or indicate a boundary.
Synonyms
- notation
- sign
- indication
- symbol
