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marking

UK
/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɑrkɪŋ/
marking down
marking off
marking out
marking up

Translations

markingnoun
markings
pl
UK
/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɑrkɪŋ/
The wall had strange markings that looked like ancient symbols.
Le mur portait d’étranges marques qui ressemblaient à des symboles anciens.
The marking of the road surface took several days.
Le marquage de la chaussée a pris plusieurs jours.
marquageSport.
His tight marking prevented the striker from getting a clear shot on goal.
Son marquage serré a empêché l’attaquant d’obtenir un tir net au but.
Additional translations
marqueZoologie.
Synonyms
indication
sign
symbol
token
label
tag
note
annotation
imprint
stigma
markingadjective
UK
/ˈmɑː.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɑr.kɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe items intended for or involved in making marks.
de marquage
He bought a special marking pen to label the boxes.
Il a acheté un stylo de marquage spécial pour étiqueter les cartons.
de correctionÉducation.
She reviewed the marking guidelines before beginning to grade the exams.
Elle a relu les consignes de correction avant de commencer à noter les copies.
Synonyms
notable
noticeable
conspicuous
distinctive
prominent
striking
salient
observable
visible
discernible
remarkable
pronounced
evident
clear
markverb

marking

Gerund

marked
Past Simple
marked
Past Participle
marking
Gerund
UK
/mɑːk/
US
/mɑrk/
marquerFaire une marque visible, une trace ou un signe.
She marked the page with a pen to remember where she left off.
Elle a marqué la page avec un stylo pour se rappeler où elle s’était arrêtée.
indiquerSignaler ou désigner une limite, une position ou une relation.
The red flag marks the boundary of the restricted area.
Le drapeau rouge indique la limite de la zone interdite.
noterPrendre note ou faire attention à quelque chose.
Mark my words, this decision will have significant consequences.
Notez bien mes paroles, cette décision aura des conséquences importantes.
corrigerÉvaluer ou corriger des copies, devoirs ou examens.
The teacher spent the weekend marking the students' essays.
Le professeur a passé le week-end à corriger les dissertations des élèves.
célébrerFêter ou commémorer un événement.
They marked their anniversary with a special dinner.
Ils ont célébré leur anniversaire de mariage avec un dîner spécial.
marquerAu sens sportif : suivre de près un adversaire.
The defender failed to mark the striker, who scored an easy goal.
Le défenseur n’a pas réussi à marquer l’attaquant, qui a inscrit un but facile.
Synonyms
indicate
signify
denote
label
tag
designate
score
imprint
record
note

Definitions

markingnoun
A visible sign or design made on a surface.
The wall had strange markings that looked like ancient symbols.
A pattern or design on an animal's body, such as stripes or spots.
The tiger's distinctive markings help it blend into the jungle.
The act or process of making marks, especially when assessing work or when adding lines, symbols, or inscriptions.
The marking of the road surface took several days.
A defensive tactic in sports, especially football (soccer), of staying close to an opposing player in order to limit their effectiveness.
His tight marking prevented the striker from getting a clear shot on goal.
markingadjective
Intended for or used in making marks, labels, or indications.
He bought a special marking pen to label the boxes.
Relating to the evaluation, scoring, or grading of academic work.
She reviewed the marking guidelines before beginning to grade the exams.
markverb
To make a visible impression or stain on something.
She marked the page with a pen to remember where she left off.
To indicate or signify something.
The red flag marks the boundary of the restricted area.
To assess or grade academic work.
The teacher spent the weekend marking the students' essays.
To pay attention to or take notice of something.
Mark my words, this decision will have significant consequences.
To celebrate or commemorate an event.
They marked their anniversary with a special dinner.
To stay close to and attempt to prevent (an opposing player) from gaining possession or advantage, especially in team sports.
The defender failed to mark the striker, who scored an easy goal.
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