marking vs pin

marking and pin both are nouns.

marking is not a verb while pin is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
marking	Yes	No	No	No
pin	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, pin is a hyponym of marking; that is, pin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than marking:

marking: a distinguishing symbol
pin: small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

Other hyponyms of marking include earmark, brand, trademark, assay-mark, authentication, hallmark, postmark, watermark, broad arrow, milepost, milestone, peg, pip, spot, label, cairn, code, frank, franking.

marking (noun)	pin (noun)
evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score	a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
the act of making a visible mark on a surface	a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
a pattern of marks	axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
a distinguishing symbol	a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
	a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
	flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
	cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown
	informal terms for the leg
	small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
	when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

marking (verb)	pin (verb)
	(chess) immobilize a piece
	attach or fasten with pins
	pierce with a pin
	to hold fast or prevent from moving

Difference between marking and pin

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