markings
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈmɑɹkɪŋz// UK //mˈɑːkɪŋz// mark·ings
n. lines, spots, or other signs on a surface that show a pattern or give information. You see markings on maps, animals, or roads.
n. visible signs, lines, or patterns on a surface that serve to identify, distinguish, or provide information.
The map has clear markings for every town.
The zebra's black and white markings help it hide in the tall grass.
Archaeologists studied the faint markings on the stone tablet to decipher the ancient language.