demarcate
Use Demarcate in a sentence
keɪt, ˈdi verb (used with object), de·mar·cat·ed, de·mar·cat·ing.
1.
to determine or mark off the boundaries or limits of: to demarcate a piece of property.
2.
to separate distinctly: to demarcate the lots with fences.
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demarcate (ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to mark, fix, or draw the boundaries, limits, etc, of |
| 2. | to separate or distinguish between (areas with unclear boundaries) |
| 'demarcator | |
| —n | |
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Demarcate
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Word Origin & History
demarcate
1816, back-formation from demarcation. Related: Demarcated (1882); demarcating (1840).
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Example sentences
We should avoid contact by all means, protect their environment, demarcate their lands and let them live their traditional lives.
Few people yet want to demarcate where it will stop.
The urine scent marks would be used in the same way the dogs use urine to demarcate their territory.
Males emit a loud call to demarcate their territory and warn rivals away.
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