Marking

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The present participle of 'mark', meaning to make a visible impression or stain on something, to assess and grade academic work, or to indicate a particular feature. It involves leaving a trace.

“The teacher spent the weekend marking examination papers and providing detailed feedback to students.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/

Syllables

mark·ing

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Synonyms

gradingevaluatingstainingindicating

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains M-A-R-K-I-N-G with the -ING ending; K adds distinctive value

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; M (3 points) and K (5 points) make this educational term valuable

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Words you can make from Marking

Shorter words formed from the letters in “marking”.

making margin agrin aking argin gamin garni grain grank inark inarm inkra kiang krang krina mangi mikra minar mirak nakir rinka agin airn akim

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