marking
mark·ing [marking markings] BrE [ˈmɑːkɪŋ] NAmE [ˈmɑːrkɪŋ] noun 1. countable, usually plural a pattern of colours or marks on animals, birds or wood •The female fish is bright yellow with black markings. 2. countable, usually plural lines, colours or shapes painted on roads, vehicles, etc •Road markings indicate where you can stop. 3. uncountable (especially BrE) (NAmE usually grad·ing)the activity of checking and correcting the written work or exam papers of students •She does her marking in the evenings. 4. uncountable (in team games, especially football ( ↑soccer ))the practice of staying close to a player on the other team in order to stop them getting the ball •England gave away a goal because of their slack marking at corners. See also: ↑grading
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