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marking

/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of making a permanent mark on a surface.

    - "He marked the map with an X."
    - "She marked her territory by urinating."
  • Noun

    A symbol or sign used to identify or classify.

    - "The red mark on the paper indicated an error."
    - "The student wore a red mark of shame."
Synonyms

blemish , scar , scratch , stain , characterize , typify , classify , mark out , commemorate , solemnize , demonstrate , indicate , manifest , reveal , show , signal , destine , mark out , target , display , show , write , draw , trace , grade , score , hear , note , notice , observe , perceive , see , heed , listen to , look at , observe , watch , represent , see
Rhymes
Words rhyming with marking
arking , harking , darkening
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Mark () : A visible sign or symbol.

  2. Mark () : To identify or indicate.

  3. Mark (fr) : To sell or trade.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. marque

  2. marching

  3. marquee

Variants
List of all variants of marking that leads to same result
marking , markings , mark , mark time , marked , marked time , marking time , marks , marks time , mark down , marked down , marking down , marks down , mark up , marked up , marking up , marks up , mark out , marked out , marking out , marks out
Forms
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marks, marked, marking, marksman

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'marking' comes from the Old English word 'mearcan' which means 'to mark'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'marking' is 'gymnastics'.

  2. In ancient Rome, slaves were branded with a hot iron to mark their ownership.

Related Concepts
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  1. Labeling: Labeling is a related concept to marking as it involves adding identifying information to an object or surface.

  2. Branding: Branding is a related concept to marking as it involves creating a distinctive symbol or mark to identify a product or company.

Culture
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In literature, marking is often used as a metaphor for leaving a lasting impression or making a significant impact. In art, marking can refer to the visible signs of an artist's hand or the act of adding texture to a piece. In music, marking refers to the use of marks on sheet music to indicate specific performance instructions.

How to Memorize "marking"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of making a mark on a surface with a pen or pencil.
    - Imagine yourself drawing a line or making a dot.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'marking' with the act of leaving a lasting impression or making a significant impact.
    - Think of the word 'marking' as a way of identifying or classifying.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym MARK to remember the definition: Making A Remark or leaving a Lasting Kernel.

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