Markings

Visible signs or indicators used for identification or communication.

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Markings refer to visible signs, symbols, or indicators used for identification, decoration, communication, or functional purposes across various contexts such as art, science, technology, nature, and human activity.

The term 'markings' comes from the verb 'to mark,' meaning to make a visible sign or impression.

Markings are like signs or labels that help us know what something is or where to go, such as street signs or warning labels on products.

Cave paintings are some of the oldest known forms of markings
Barcodes were invented in 1948 and revolutionized retail inventory management
Graffiti can be considered a form of marking, often used to express messages or art

signs indicators

patterns symbols labels

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artistic process directional indicator functional element natural phenomenon