machinemarking
nounUK /məˈʃiːnˌmɑːkɪŋ/
US /məˈʃiːnˌmɑːrkɪŋ/
Machine marking is when a machine puts a mark or sign on something.
The factory uses machine marking to print a code on every box.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The marks or symbols made by a machine on a surface.
The machine marking on the metal plate showed the part number.
3. The process of using a machine to score or identify exam papers automatically.
Machine marking of the tests made the results come back faster.
4. A visible trace left by a machine on a material during manufacturing.
Inspectors checked each panel for any unwanted machine marking.