noun (n)

• a distinguishing symbol(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  mark, marker
  

  source: wordnet30
• a pattern of marks(noun.attribute)

  source: wordnet30
• evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  grading, scoring
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of making a visible mark on a surface(noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• The act of one who, or that which, marks; the mark or marks made; arrangement or disposition of marks or coloring; as, the marking of a bird's plumage.(noun)

  source: webster1913