ALL meanings of marking
mark·ing
M m - noun marking An identification mark, especially a mark or pattern of marks on an animal's fur, feathers, or skin. 1
- 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
- noun marking a symbol used in rating conduct, proficiency, attainment, etc., as of pupils in a school: good marks; bad marks. 1
- noun marking something serving as an indication of position, as a landmark. 1
- noun marking a recognized or required standard of quality, accomplishment, etc.; norm: His dissertation was below the mark. 1
- noun marking distinction or importance; repute; note: a man of mark. 1
- noun marking a distinctive trait or characteristic: the usual marks of a gentleman. 1
- noun marking (usually initial capital letter) U.S. Military. a designation for an item of military equipment in production, used in combination with a numeral to indicate the order of adoption, and often abbreviated: a Mark-4 tank; an M-1 rifle. 1
- noun marking an object aimed at; target: to aim at the mark. 1
- noun marking an object or end desired or striven for; goal. 1
- noun marking Slang. an object of derision, scorn, manipulation, or the like: He was an easy mark for criticism. the intended victim of a swindler, hustler, or the like: The cardsharps picked their marks from among the tourists on the cruise ship. 1
- noun marking Track. the starting line. 1
- noun marking Boxing. the middle of the stomach. 1
- noun marking Lawn Bowling. jack1 (def 18). 1
- noun marking Bowling. a strike or spare. 1
- noun marking Nautical. any of the distinctively marked points on a deep-sea lead line, occurring at levels of 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17, and 20 fathoms above the lead. Compare deep (def 33). 1
- noun marking a tract of land that may have been held in common by a primitive or early medieval community of peasants in Germany. 1
- noun marking Archaic or History/Historical. a boundary; frontier. 1
- verb with object marking to be a distinguishing feature of: a day marked by rain. 1
- verb with object marking to put a mark or marks on: to mark each box with an X. 1
- verb with object marking to give a grade for; put a grade on: to mark the final exams. 1
- verb with object marking scent-mark (def 2). 1
- verb with object marking to furnish with figures, signs, tags, etc., to indicate price, quality, brand name, or the like: We marked all the books with prices. 1
- verb with object marking to trace or form by or as if by marks (often followed by out): to mark out a plan of attack. 1
- verb with object marking to indicate or designate by or as if by marks: to mark passages to be memorized. 1
- verb with object marking to single out; destine (often followed by out): to be marked out for promotion. 1
- verb with object marking to record, as a score. 1
- verb with object marking to make manifest: to mark approval with a nod. 1
- verb with object marking to give heed or attention to: Mark my words! 1
- verb with object marking to notice or observe: to mark a change in the weather. 1
- verb without object marking to take notice; give attention; consider. 1
- verb without object marking scent-mark (def 1). 1
- idioms marking beside the mark, not pertinent; irrelevant. 1
- idioms marking bless / save the mark!, (used as an exclamation of disapproval, contempt, impatience, etc.) Also, God bless/save the mark! 1
- idioms marking make one's mark, to attain success or fame; achieve one's ambition: He set out to make his mark as a writer. 1
- idioms marking mark time. time (def 55). 1
- idioms marking on your mark / marks!, (in calling the start of a race) take your places: On your mark! Get set! Go! Also, get ready! ready! 1
- idioms marking wide of the mark, far from the target or objective; inaccurate or irrelevant: My first guess was wide of the mark. 1
- noun plural marking patterning on bird or animal 1
- noun marking identifying marks or pattern 1
- noun marking grading of school work 1
- noun marking blaze, marker on a trail 1
- countable noun marking Markings are coloured lines, shapes, or patterns on the surface of something, which help to identify it. 0
- noun marking a mark or series of marks 0
- noun marking the arrangement of colours on an animal, plant, etc 0