ˈmärkiŋ, ˈmȧk-, -kēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of marken to mark — more at mark
1. : the act, process, or an instance of making, placing, or assigning a mark
his marking of pronunciation was crude — J.H.Sledd & G.J.Kolb
the marking of whales helps us to follow these movements — Robert Clarke
accused his teacher of unfair marking
2.
a. : a mark made
markings include name and address of the consignee — Export Packing
the markings on this bone were made by a beaver — R.W.Murray
specifically : postmark
b. : arrangement, pattern, or disposition of marks
the marking of a bird's plumage