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marking

Pronunciation: [ˈmɑrkɪŋ]

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Learn how to use marking in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a mark or symbol that shows something, like when a teacher checks and gives feedback on a student's work. It's kind of like a score or a note showing how well someone did.

Example

The marking on my paper showed that I got a good grade on my test.

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Without proper marking, I didn't know how to improve my work.

Example

What kind of marking did the teacher give on your homework?

Context: “identification”

(verb) to put a mark on something so people know what it is. For example, when you write your name on your backpack so everyone knows it's yours.

Example

She is marking her books with stickers to make them look special.

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He forgot to mark his papers, so no one knew which ones were his.

Example

Are you going to mark your items before the trip?

Context: “measurement”

(verb) to make a line or a sign that shows a certain point. Like measuring something and putting a line where it needs to cut.

Example

He is marking the spot on the wall where the picture will hang.

Example

They didn't mark the incorrect measurement, which caused confusion later.

Example

Did you remember to mark the measurements on the paper?

How to pronounce marking

Pronunciation: [ˈmɑrkɪŋ]

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