remarking

Remarking is the act of making a remark, or a commentary, about something. It is the present participle form of the verb remark, which means to notice, state, or comment on something. The term is used to describe the process or act of drawing attention to a subject through spoken or written remarks.

In everyday language, remarking describes how people discuss or observe events, ideas, or objects. For example, someone might be remarking on changes in policy or on a performance. In editing, publishing, or reviewing, remarking often involves adding comments, notes, or annotations in margins, footnotes, or reviewer reports to provide feedback or clarification.

In data handling, quality control, and operations, remarking can refer to labeling or annotating items to reflect new information, status, or issues. This may include flagging data points, marking documents for follow-up, or updating records to indicate a change in understanding or condition.

Some technical uses describe physical marking as well, where an item is re-marked to reflect a new designation, such as a revised grade, status, or identity after inspection or reclassification. The exact meaning of remarking is thus highly context-dependent, ranging from informal spoken commentary to formal annotation and re-labeling processes.

See also: remark, remarks, remark as a verb.