1
: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark
2
a
: a mark made
b
: arrangement, pattern, or disposition of marks
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Several Ziploc bags of raw frozen meat did not have date markings or labels during the inspection at this market in Pendleton Heights.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The trial had numerous markings of its subjects’ wealth.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Plants in this family feature compact mounds of frilled or fringed flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bicolor, often with striking markings, says Funk.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Upgraded signage and pavement markings also aim to improve visibility.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The trial had numerous markings of its subjects’ wealth.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Plants in this family feature compact mounds of frilled or fringed flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bicolor, often with striking markings, says Funk.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Upgraded signage and pavement markings also aim to improve visibility.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marking. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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marking
noun
mark·ing
ˈmär-kiŋ 
1
: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark
the teacher's marking was considered to be fair
2
: a mark made
3
: an arrangement or pattern of marks (as on the coat of an animal)
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