marking
pronunciation
How to pronounce marking in British English:
UK [ˈmɑ:kɪŋ]
How to pronounce marking in American English:
US [ˈmɑrkɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a distinguishing symbol
- a pattern of marks
- evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
- the act of making a visible mark on a surface
Word Origin
- marking (n.)
- Old English mearcung "action of making marks, branding; mark, pattern of marks, characteristic; constellation," verbal noun from mark (v.). Related: Markings.
Example
- 1. It was the first of six moments of silence , marking key moments of 911 .
- 2. The index rose to 52.8 in july from 51.8 in june , marking the fourth consecutive month of expansion .
- 3. At the bottom of some is the brickwork of tombs , marking the area as a cemetery .
- 4. The event was hosted by arnold wong , a 19-year-old menswear designer who was marking the launch of his menswear brand .
- 5. Economists have forecast a 0.4pc rise in gdp , marking the end of the recession after six quarters of contraction .