marking Definition
mark·ing (mär′kiŋ)
noun
- the act of making a mark or marks
- a mark or marks
- the characteristic arrangement of marks or coloring, as of a plant or animal
marking Synonyms
marking
modif. & n.
Designating
pointing out, characterizing, noticing, recognizing, distinguishing, showing, specifying, indicating, naming, terming, calling, denominating; see also sense 2.Making a mark upon
imprinting, scoring, blazing, stamping, tagging, branding, ticketing, labeling, notching, lettering, initialing, inscribing, impressing, earmarking, signing; see also sense 1.
marking Usage Examples
Preposition: on
- underside: Visually impaired customers will find tactile markings on the underside of the handrails of the main stairs.
- dial: One last question, what are the markings on the dial or the case of these clocks?
- wing: The female is larger than the male and has much clearer markings on the wings - whilst the male is darker brown in color.
- stone: Plants and bushes had overrun many of the stones, and I could barely make out the markings on the stones.
Preposition: at
junction: The improvements to signals and lane markings at the junction are aimed at reducing the number of accidents.
Converse of subject
indicate: The path is indicated by red markings on trees and rocks and it is strictly forbidden to leave the track within the park.
Adjective modifier
- tabby: Red - The coat is a warm rich red, tabby markings are permissible.
- tactile: Visually impaired customers will find tactile markings on the underside of the handrails of the main stairs.
- luminous: Built-in magnifying lens and luminous markings for night navigation are other important features for the most demanding users.
- White: Return to Top L Laces: White markings on the legs.
- incised: There are now remaining other incised markings to be noticed, which are of highly interesting character.
- tan: Their coats are white with black or tan markings or can be a combination of these.
Converse of object
- carry: Some aircraft carry the fin flash while others carry the rudder markings.
- bear: Interestingly, the stone bearing the markings is also in the shape of a seat.
Noun used with modifier
- zig-zag: Discuss safety features on roads, such as speed limit signs, zig-zag road markings near school gates, railings and road humps.
- tabby: In all the self-colours there is no ghost tabby markings or bars.
- dial: Black dial in military style in typical war time era design, with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility.
- baton: This one has a silver dial which with baton markings.
- squadron: Side on shots showing squadron markings are a useful variation.
- curb: Two yellow curb markings mean no loading or unloading at any time.
Browse dictionary entries near marking
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