noun
marking
The assessment of work for correctness or quality.
Careful marking helps the teacher spot mistakes in students' work.
Etymology
The verb mark can mean assigning a score or recording corrections. Marking names that evaluative work, using marks to indicate correctness or quality.
More examples
- The marking takes longer when students write essays.
- We use the same rubric to keep marking consistent.
- He sets aside an hour for marking each afternoon.
Forms
marking
mark verb — Assess work for its correctness or quality.
Similar words
- grading
- Usually emphasizes assigning a score or letter grade.
- assessment
- Broader evaluation that need not involve checking individual answers.