noun. ['ˈmɑːrkɪŋ'] a pattern of marks.
noun. ['ˈmɑːrkɪŋ'] a distinguishing symbol.
noun. ['ˈmɑːrkɪŋ'] the act of making a visible mark on a surface.
noun. ['ˈmɑːrkɪŋ'] evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score.