1
: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark
2
a
: a mark made
b
: arrangement, pattern, or disposition of marks
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Take 3-year-old Carl, a thin, tan dog with black and white markings on his face and a shy demeanor.
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Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
Those stage markings and each piece of furniture traveled to every shoot; the crew also carried the same glassware (for toasting) and other props so that each detail would be the same.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Epigenetic changes can happen even before your puppy is born, resulting in subtle differences in color or markings.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
Such areas include streets with cross traffic, urban streets with frequent stoplights and stop signs, and roads without clear lane markings.
—Trisha Thadani, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Holzman said all lines would be measured after practices concluded on Sunday evening and the correct markings would be on the floor ahead of Monday's game between Southern California and UConn.
—CBS News, 31 Mar. 2024
Most filters feature arrow markings that indicate the correct placement; these arrows should typically point toward the furnace in the direction of the airflow.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
Hur's year-long investigation began after the discovery of documents with classified markings in Mr. Biden's home and office.
—Jaala Brown, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Agents say Pierson organized the shipment of lower receivers, the lower part of assault rifles, to a man in Northern California who engraved the homemade guns with markings resembling those of the Colt's Manufacturing Co., a favorite brand of cartels.
—Beth Warren, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024
Those stage markings and each piece of furniture traveled to every shoot; the crew also carried the same glassware (for toasting) and other props so that each detail would be the same.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Epigenetic changes can happen even before your puppy is born, resulting in subtle differences in color or markings.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
Such areas include streets with cross traffic, urban streets with frequent stoplights and stop signs, and roads without clear lane markings.
—Trisha Thadani, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
Holzman said all lines would be measured after practices concluded on Sunday evening and the correct markings would be on the floor ahead of Monday's game between Southern California and UConn.
—CBS News, 31 Mar. 2024
Most filters feature arrow markings that indicate the correct placement; these arrows should typically point toward the furnace in the direction of the airflow.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
Hur's year-long investigation began after the discovery of documents with classified markings in Mr. Biden's home and office.
—Jaala Brown, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Agents say Pierson organized the shipment of lower receivers, the lower part of assault rifles, to a man in Northern California who engraved the homemade guns with markings resembling those of the Colt's Manufacturing Co., a favorite brand of cartels.
—Beth Warren, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
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marking
noun
mark·ing
ˈmär-kiŋ 
1
: the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark
the teacher's marking was considered to be fair
2
: a mark made
3
: an arrangement or pattern of marks (as on the coat of an animal)
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