/ ˈmɑːkɪŋ; NAmE ˈmɑːrk-/ noun
1.
[ C , usually pl. ] a pattern of colours or marks on animals, birds or wood
2.
[ C , usually pl. ] lines, colours or shapes painted on roads, vehicles, etc. :
Road markings indicate where you can stop.
3.
[ U ] ( especially BrE ) ( NAmE usually grad·ing ) the activity of checking and correcting the written work or exam papers of students :
She does her marking in the evenings.
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[ U ] ( in team games, especially football ( soccer ) ) the practice of staying close to a player on the other team in order to stop them getting the ball