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marking

mark·ing
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahr-king]
    • /ˈmɑr kɪŋ/
    • /ˈmɑː.kɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahr-king]
    • /ˈmɑr kɪŋ/

Definitions of marking word

  • noun marking a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm. 1
  • noun marking a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed: a mark of his noble rank. 1
  • noun marking a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark. 1
  • noun marking a sign, usually an X or cross, made instead of a signature by someone who does not know how or is unable to write his or her own name. 1
  • noun marking an affixed or impressed device, symbol, inscription, etc., serving to give information, identify, indicate origin or ownership, attest to character or comparative merit, or the like, as a trademark. 1
  • noun marking a sign, token, or indication: to bow as a mark of respect. 1

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Origin of marking

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at mark1, -ing1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Marking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

marking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

marking usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for marking

noun marking

  • showing — a theatrical production, performance, or company.
  • noticing — an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
  • calling — A calling is a profession or career which someone is strongly attracted to, especially one which involves helping other people.
  • distinguishing — distinctive; characteristic, as a definitive feature of an individual or group: Intricate rhyming is a distinguishing feature of her poetry.
  • recognizing — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.

adjective marking

  • pointing — a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
  • girdling — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.
  • zoning — (especially in city planning) of or relating to the division of an area into zones, as to restrict the number and types of buildings and their uses: zoning laws.
  • configurating — to give a configuration, form, or design to.
  • diacritical — of or relating to a diacritic

See also

Matching words

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