Marking
/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts7 letters
Definition of Marking
verb
- To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).
"to mark a box or bale of merchandise"
- To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
"See where this pencil has marked the paper."
- To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).
- To create an indication of (a location).
"She folded over the corner of the page to mark where she left off reading."
- To be an indication of (something); to show where (something) is located.
"A bell marked the end of visiting hours."
noun
- The action of the verb to mark.
- A mark.
- The characteristic colouration and patterning of an animal.
- Any configuration of a Petri net with a number of marks or tokens distributed across it.
Anagrams of Marking
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
m3
a1
r1
k5
i1
n1
g2
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Marking
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Marking"
Marking is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Marking" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "marking" is a medium-scoring word.