demarcate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to determine or mark off the boundaries or limits of.
to demarcate a piece of property.
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to separate distinctly.
to demarcate the lots with fences.
verb
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to mark, fix, or draw the boundaries, limits, etc, of
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to separate or distinguish between (areas with unclear boundaries)
Other Word Forms
- demarcator noun
Etymology
Origin of demarcate
First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from demarcation
Example Sentences
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The border in the area is porous and poorly demarcated, which contributed to Lebanese nationals settling in Syria and facilitated the smuggling for which the region is known.
From Barron's
The Yellow Line demarcates territory in Gaza still under Israeli control under the ceasefire deal.
From BBC
The so-called yellow line demarcates the boundary inside the Gaza Strip that Israeli troops have withdrawn behind, as part of the US-brokered ceasefire.
From Barron's
What was once a regional sport with deep roots and clearly demarcated borders has morphed into a sprawling battle where geography and tradition have been pushed into the background.
The Comoe River clearly delimits part of the northeastern frontier between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso -- but the land border is poorly demarcated.
From Barron's
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