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Meaning of marking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

marking

Pronunciation:/ˈmɑːkɪŋ//ˈmɑɹkɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).

    Example: to mark a box or bale of merchandise

  2. To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).

    Example: See where this pencil has marked the paper.

    Synonyms:blemishscarscratchstain
  3. To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).

  4. To create an indication of (a location).

    Example: She folded over the corner of the page to mark where she left off reading.

noun

Definitions

  1. The action of the verb to mark.

  2. A mark.

  3. The characteristic colouration and patterning of an animal.

  4. Any configuration of a Petri net with a number of marks or tokens distributed across it.