Demarcate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Demarcate is a verb meaning To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.
Meaning
To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.
More Meanings
- To mark the difference between two causes of action; to distinguish.
Example Sentences
Small Committees of officials are frequently appointed in advance to consider the geographical, topographical, and ethnological evidence that is forthcoming, and to construct a tentative line for their respective Governments; this, after much debate, is embodied in a treaty, which provides for the appointment of Commissioners to demarcate the line upon the spot and submit it for ratification by the principals.
Word Forms
- demarcates
- demarcating
- demarcated
Synonyms for demarcate
Depending on context, synonyms include demark, delimit, delineate, delimitate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include delimit, delimitate, delineate, define, correspond, circumscribe.
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