mark·ing 
/ˈmɑɚkɪŋ/ noun
plural mark·ings /ˈmɑɚkɪŋ/ noun [count] 1 : a mark, shape, or word that is written or drawn on something — usually plural ▪ road markings ▪ It was difficult to read the markings on the label. 2 : a mark or pattern of marks on the body of an animal — usually plural ▪ a black cat with white markings 3 : the act or process of giving a grade to a student's work
▪ the marking [=(US) grading] of students' papers
▪ the marking [=(US) grading] of students' papers
have (all) the markings of
chiefly US : to have the qualities or features of (something)
▪ They have all the markings of a championship team. ▪ a movie that has all the markings of [=has all the makings of] a big hit
▪ They have all the markings of a championship team. ▪ a movie that has all the markings of [=has all the makings of] a big hit
