Demarcation
noun
The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.
The demarcation of the maritime boundaries between the two countries took years to finalize.
Often appears as...
- dispute over demarcation
- line of demarcation
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Formal
Academic
noun
A dividing line that separates different areas or groups.
The river acts as a natural demarcation between the two territories.
Often appears as...
- demarcation point
- natural demarcation
noun
Clear difference or distinction between things.
The jacket's colour provides a clear demarcation from the rest of the outfit.
Often appears as...
- clear demarcation
- visual demarcation
noun
The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.
The demarcation of the maritime boundaries between the two countries took years to finalize.
Often appears as...
- dispute over demarcation
- line of demarcation
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A dividing line that separates different areas or groups.
The river acts as a natural demarcation between the two territories.
Often appears as...
- demarcation point
- natural demarcation
noun
Clear difference or distinction between things.
The jacket's colour provides a clear demarcation from the rest of the outfit.
Often appears as...
- clear demarcation
- visual demarcation
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Use
Often used when describing political or legal boundaries on maps and documents.
The treaty outlined the demarcation of each nation's borders.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Boundaries
Can also refer metaphorically to the limits of responsibilities or roles.
Their duties had clear demarcations to prevent overlap.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Context
Often found in contexts of disputes where clarifying territories or roles is essential.
The peace talks focused on demarcation of the contested zones.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Use
Often used when describing political or legal boundaries on maps and documents.
The treaty outlined the demarcation of each nation's borders.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Boundaries
Can also refer metaphorically to the limits of responsibilities or roles.
Their duties had clear demarcations to prevent overlap.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Context
Often found in contexts of disputes where clarifying territories or roles is essential.
The peace talks focused on demarcation of the contested zones.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Use
Often used when describing political or legal boundaries on maps and documents.
The treaty outlined the demarcation of each nation's borders.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Boundaries
Can also refer metaphorically to the limits of responsibilities or roles.
Their duties had clear demarcations to prevent overlap.
Pro Tip 3/3Conflict Context
Often found in contexts of disputes where clarifying territories or roles is essential.
The peace talks focused on demarcation of the contested zones.
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Esther Perel: The...
and boundaries, because they create delineation, demarcation, borders, and those are really necessary for us to experience a sense of groundedness and structure. And the second thing that really helps with stress as well
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Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
not sure but it's mainly the demarcation of the territory through the urine that's important that is sort of a one week to two weeks sort of maintenance until this some more rain that is the
Video examples
Esther Perel: The...
and boundaries, because they create delineation, demarcation, borders, and those are really necessary for us to experience a sense of groundedness and structure. And the second thing that really helps with stress as well
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
not sure but it's mainly the demarcation of the territory through the urine that's important that is sort of a one week to two weeks sort of maintenance until this some more rain that is the
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Myron Rolle
Bahamian Athlete
I could go to Oxford, I could immerse myself in a new culture, I could develop my intellectual capital, I could expand my network, I can travel from country to country like it's state to state, and being in that fraternity of Rhodes Scholars was just a truly special demarcation.
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Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
One of a handful of films made in Detroit, '8 Mile' doesn't feature the Motown renaissance that Mayor Coleman A. Young dreamed of in the 1970s. Instead, it's the beaten-down city: 8 Mile refers to the line of demarcation between Detroit and suburban, mostly white Oakland County.
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Fernando Haddad
Brazilian Politician
For the conservatives, Lula is seen as someone who constantly seeks demarcation and even rupture. For the Left, however, Lula is always seen as someone who conciliates, as he acknowledges the role of owners in improving the conditions of workers.
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Lupe Fiasco
American Musician
There is no line of demarcation between the amateurs and the pros; everyone is using the same tactics and playing in the same arenas. The only thing that separates them is radio, but the artist doesn't control who goes to radio and who doesn't.
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Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Irish Scientist
Demarcation disputes between supervisor and student are always difficult, probably impossible to resolve... it is the supervisor who has the final responsibility for the success or failure of the project.
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Arjun Rampal
Indian Actor
The demarcation between an art house film and an entertainer has blurred, only because a larger section of the audience has accepted such realistic films.
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Lobsang Tenzin
Tibetan Leader
The line of demarcation between history and legend is too thin to observe while writing; the two overlap each other unconsciously and unknowingly.
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Paul Feig
American Director
Forty is the line of demarcation that says you're an adult now. You're an adult, so don't pretend you're a kid anymore.
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Reggie Fils-Aime
American Businessman
First to market' is simply a demarcation on a calendar. It really doesn't mean anything.
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Akshaye Khanna
Indian Actor
There needs to be a demarcation between personal and professional lives.
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Myron Rolle
Bahamian Athlete
I could go to Oxford, I could immerse myself in a new culture, I could develop my intellectual capital, I could expand my network, I can travel from country to country like it's state to state, and being in that fraternity of Rhodes Scholars was just a truly special demarcation.
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Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
One of a handful of films made in Detroit, '8 Mile' doesn't feature the Motown renaissance that Mayor Coleman A. Young dreamed of in the 1970s. Instead, it's the beaten-down city: 8 Mile refers to the line of demarcation between Detroit and suburban, mostly white Oakland County.
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Fernando Haddad
Brazilian Politician
For the conservatives, Lula is seen as someone who constantly seeks demarcation and even rupture. For the Left, however, Lula is always seen as someone who conciliates, as he acknowledges the role of owners in improving the conditions of workers.
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Lupe Fiasco
American Musician
There is no line of demarcation between the amateurs and the pros; everyone is using the same tactics and playing in the same arenas. The only thing that separates them is radio, but the artist doesn't control who goes to radio and who doesn't.
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Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Irish Scientist
Demarcation disputes between supervisor and student are always difficult, probably impossible to resolve... it is the supervisor who has the final responsibility for the success or failure of the project.
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Arjun Rampal
Indian Actor
The demarcation between an art house film and an entertainer has blurred, only because a larger section of the audience has accepted such realistic films.
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Lobsang Tenzin
Tibetan Leader
The line of demarcation between history and legend is too thin to observe while writing; the two overlap each other unconsciously and unknowingly.
Quote examples
Paul Feig
American Director
Forty is the line of demarcation that says you're an adult now. You're an adult, so don't pretend you're a kid anymore.
Quote examples
Reggie Fils-Aime
American Businessman
First to market' is simply a demarcation on a calendar. It really doesn't mean anything.
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Akshaye Khanna
Indian Actor
There needs to be a demarcation between personal and professional lives.
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