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mark‧ing
1 [countable usually plural, uncountable]TT things painted or written on something, especially something such as an aircraft, road, vehicle etc : 
The marking on the road is unclear.strange markings on the walls of the cave
The marking on the road is unclear.strange markings on the walls of the cave2 [countable usually plural, uncountable] the coloured patterns and shapes on an animal's fur, on leaves etc : This dolphin is noted for its distinctive black and white markings. the vivid markings of the angelfish
This dolphin is noted for its distinctive black and white markings.the vivid markings of the angelfish3 [uncountable] especially British English the activity of checking students' written work [= grading American English] I have to do a lot of marking tonight. the setting and marking of exams
I have to do a lot of marking tonight.the setting and marking of exams
