marking

• Nom désignant une marque, un dessin ou une tache visible sur une surface, ainsi que l'action de marquer ou de tracer des repères.

A noun referring to a pattern, design, or visible impression made on a surface, or the act of making such marks.

1. Pattern or designB1formal

   A pattern, design, or arrangement of marks on a surface.

   marquage (motif)

   • The butterfly has beautiful markings on its wings.
   • The animal's markings help it camouflage in the forest.
   • The markings on the ancient pottery are still visible.

   Synonymesdecorationdesignmotifornamentationpattern

2. Identification symbolB1formal

   A symbol, letter, or number used for identification or classification.

   marque d'identification

   • The road markings indicate a pedestrian crossing ahead.
   • The boxes have special markings for fragile items.
   • The teacher checked the marking on each exam paper.

   Synonymesdesignationidentifierlabelmarksignstampsymboltag

3. Grading or scoringB2formalbritish

   The act of evaluating and assigning scores or grades to work.

   correction et notation

   • The marking of the essays took the teacher all weekend.
   • She is responsible for the marking of the final exams.
   • The marking system is based on a percentage scale.

   Synonymesassessmentevaluationgradingratingscoring

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de laisser une trace ou un signe visible sur quelque chose, ou pour attribuer une note ou évaluer.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a visible impression or sign on something, or to indicate a grade or evaluation.

1. Make a visible impressionA2formal

   To make a visible mark or stain on a surface.

   marquer

   • The wet glass marked the wooden table.
   • She marked the page with a bookmark.
   • The accident left a scar that marked his face.

   Synonymesblemishblotdiscolormarscarscratchsmearsmudgestainstreak

   Antonymescleaneraseremove

2. B1formal

   To indicate or show something, such as a location, time, or condition.

   marquer

   • The sign marks the entrance to the park.
   • This event marks the beginning of a new era.
   • The thermometer marked 30 degrees Celsius.

   Synonymesbetraydenotedesignateindicaterevealshowsignalsignify

3. Grade or evaluateB1formal

   To assess and assign a score or grade to a piece of work.

   Noter, évaluer

   • The teacher marked the exams over the weekend.
   • She spent hours marking the students' essays.
   • He marked the test papers carefully.

   Synonymesappraiseassessevaluategradejudgescore

4. B1formal

   To celebrate or commemorate an important event or occasion.

   célébrer ou commémorer

   • They marked their anniversary with a special dinner.
   • The city marked the holiday with a parade.
   • We marked the occasion by planting a tree.

   Synonymescelebratecommemoratehonorobservesolemnize

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