Ticking or highlighting, say (7)

I believe the answer is:

marking

(Other definitions for marking that I've seen before include "assessment" , "Staying close to an opposing player" , "Rating (school work)" , "Labelling" , "Becoming stained" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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