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How to pronounce marking in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms grading, scoring
Type of evaluation, rating
Derivation mark
Type Words
Synonyms mark, marker
Type of symbol
Has types milepost, milestone, assay-mark, watermark, brand, hallmark, label, broad arrow, peg, pin, pip, postmark, spot, earmark, trademark, cairn, authentication
Derivation mark
Type Words
Type of pattern, figure, design
Has types streak, bar, blaze, crisscross, cross, dapple, eyespot, fleck, maculation, mark, ocellus, patch, shading, speckle, spot, stripe
Type Words
Type of decoration
Has types mottling, striping, lineation
Derivation mark

Examples of marking

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Factories added 17,000 jobs in March, marking the fifth straight month of gains.
From the washingtontimes.com
He finished with 13, marking his first double-digit scoring total of the season.
From the kentucky.com
Rather than marking a capitulation, however, that moment marked Apple's rebirth.
From the forbes.com
There are changes in genes involved in marking damaged proteins for destruction.
From the washingtonpost.com
A bear voiced by Jon Favreau explains the importance of marking one's territory.
From the timesunion.com
A salesman showed them a 20-carat diamond ring and began marking down the price.
From the omaha.com
Snowbird, Utah's most challenging resort, is marking its 40th year of operation.
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Indignation and anger mixed with his sobs, marking them right away as different.
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She delivered a healthy baby boy but noticed a peculiar marking on his forehead.
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More examples
  • Marker: a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep"
  • A pattern of marks
  • Evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score; "what he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do"
  • The act of making a visible mark on a surface
  • Strongly marked; easily noticeable; "walked with a marked limp"; "a pronounced flavor of cinnamon"
  • (marked) singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate; "a marked man"
  • In association football, marking is an organized defensive strategy which aims to prevent a member of the opposing team (usually a striker) from taking control of the ball. ...
  • Marked is a television program produced by NorthSouth Productions for History that premiered August 27, 2009. MARKED explores the world of tattoos belonging to modern day tribes that operate at the edges of society, including motorcycle clubs, urban gangs, and hardcore prisoners. ...
  • (Marked (comic)) Star Wars Tales Volume 6 is the sixth Star Wars Tales trade paperback, collecting issues 21-24.