A pattern or mark on a surface
“I could tell by the marking on his jacket that he was a doctor.”
The act of assessing or grading coursework or applicants
“The members of the local board were subjected to a most searching examination relative to their conduct of the examination and their marking of the papers and grading of the applicants.”
The act of imprinting or making a mark upon (a surface)
“The attached directives make clear that the marking of documents with these legends is only a preliminary determination that they are not to be disclosed.”
An act of designating or characterizing someone or something
“The marking of him as a tragic comedian is a sign of the authorial relation to this potentially tragic subject.”
A long, narrow band or strip
One of a number of parallel grooves and ridges in a rock or rocky deposit, formed by repeated twinning or cleaving of crystals
A small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
A mark indicating measure on an instrument or container
Bruising or discoloration
A characteristic or identifying feature
The action of celebrating an important day or event
Indicating
Edging
Capable of distinguishing or of making a distinction
Present participle for to indicate in some way for later reference
“Can you mark the sections of the report that are relevant to this case?”
Present participle for to label with one's name or brand
“It was a shared fridge, and we were required to mark our individual items clearly.”
Present participle for to notice or pay careful attention to
“It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. You mark my words!”
Present participle for to blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark
“Following the wild party, wine and grease would mark the floor.”
Present participle for to be an indication of (a significant event or stage)
“If the Erskine scheme comes to pass, it will mark a significant change in fortunes for similar proposals.”
(marked by) Present participle for to characterize as having a particular quality or feature
“In each instance, his works are marked by a high level of technical skill.”
(British) Present participle for to grade or evaluate academic work
“The teacher will mark your assignment once it has been submitted.”
Present participle for to celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary
“We all agreed that we should hold a celebration to mark the historic event.”
Present participle for to note or record in writing
“Mark the names of each individual as I read them aloud.”
Present participle for to form a deep recess or notch in a line or surface
Present participle for to land or strike in an uneven, distributed mess
Present participle for to write or carve (words or symbols) on something
Present participle for to direct one's gaze
Present participle for to imply, or to be an indirect sign or indication of
Present participle for to put into italics
Present participle for to place something into a particular category or class
(something) Present participle for to take into account before making a judgment call
Present participle for mark or dot with small patches of colour or particles of something
Present participle for to stamp an official mark to indicate that postage has been paid
Present participle for to draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of
Present participle for to choose or select
Present participle for to initiate or announce the arrival of something, typically with fanfare
Present participle for to announce or declare, especially officially or publicly
Present participle for to set apart for a special use
Present participle for to point or direct (an object)
Present participle for to have an emotional effect on
Present participle for to add annotation to
Present participle for to give a (typically descriptive) name or title to someone or something
Present participle for to mark out the boundary or limits of
Present participle for to make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with, or as if with, a gouge
Present participle for to calculate the total number of
Present participle for to section off a physical space or area
Present participle for to use powdered chalk to draw, write, or scribble
Present participle for endorse
Present participle for to appoint or specify as a selection
Present participle for to render comprehensible or understandable
Present participle for to make contact or communication with
Present participle for to darken or color with lines or a block of color
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