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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Stay in your lane: Use the road's lane markings as a guide to remaining in the correct lane.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
On Wednesday Boynton Beach became the first South Florida city with LGBTQ+ rainbow street markings to eliminate them.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
Their research uncovered previously unseen markings that might be Roman numerals, as well as tool marks left during the stone’s original carving.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
Not all employees had valid food handler certificates and some food was stored without a date marking.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
On Wednesday Boynton Beach became the first South Florida city with LGBTQ+ rainbow street markings to eliminate them.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
Their research uncovered previously unseen markings that might be Roman numerals, as well as tool marks left during the stone’s original carving.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
Not all employees had valid food handler certificates and some food was stored without a date marking.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
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“Marking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marking. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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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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