English · Word Candidate

marking

/ˈmɑɹkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: markings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The action of marking.

Noun

Examples

The Seasiders equalised soon after when Gary Taylor-Fletcher made the most of slack marking to slot home.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A mark.

Noun

Examples

Social distancing principles form a part of the essential controls needed to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. [...] For example, measures such as signage and floor markings to provide physical separation will help.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “marking” mean?

The action of marking.

Is “marking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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