demarcate
verb (used with object)
to determine or mark off the boundaries or limits of.
demarcates
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present tense formof demarcate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The Yellow Line demarcates territory in Gaza still under Israeli control under the ceasefire deal.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
The so-called yellow line demarcates the boundary inside the Gaza Strip that Israeli troops have withdrawn behind, as part of the US-brokered ceasefire.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 ● Nov. 20, 2025
Language is often assumed to be the quality that demarcates human singularity, Dr. Dehaene noted, but perhaps there is something that is more basic, more fundamental.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2022
When they look to the left, they see that another large sign demarcates the “MADE-UP” titles.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2022
The Devils Thumb demarcates the Alaska-British Columbia border east of Petersburg, a fishing village accessible only by boat or plane.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
