SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
demarcation
noun
A boundary or distinction that separates things.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Boundary or distinction
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Usage distinction
Return to topA demarcation can be physical or conceptual; delimitation emphasizes establishing it.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See demarcation in use
The painted line marked the demarcation between the two gardens.
A shared design studio used a blue line as a demarcation between the quiet drawing area and the space reserved for assembling large models.
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