noun
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a mark or series of marks
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the arrangement of colours on an animal, plant, etc
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assessment and correction of school children's or students' written work by teaching staff
Etymology
Origin of marking
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; mark 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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When BBC Scotland News visited, two workmen painting road markings said they had been "hassled" by locals while going about their jobs.
From BBC
The company refrained from repurchasing any of its own shares during the quarter, marking the sixth-straight period in which it didn’t buy back any stock.
Target has said it will stop selling breakfast cereals that are made with synthetic colours by the end of May, marking the latest response by a retailer to backlash against ultra-processed foods.
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Other councils said they were aware of plaques in their areas marking past visits by Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier this month.
From BBC
It's 30 years since a little game called Pocket Monsters launched in Japan - marking the start of a phenomenon that would evolve into a behemoth.
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