demarcate
to determine or mark off the boundaries or limits of: to demarcate a piece of property.
to separate distinctly: to demarcate the lots with fences.
Origin of demarcate
1Other words from demarcate
- de·mar·ca·tor, noun
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How to use demarcate in a sentence
Rather, Israel borders four different states; it has demarcated and defined borders with two, Egypt and Jordan.
On the other side, it is demarcated from the region in which impulse is a law unto itself.
Human Nature and Conduct | John DeweyFig. 56 shows supernumerary third molars, easily demarcated from the normal molars.
Degeneracy | Eugene S. TalbotIt is not likely that new difficulties will arise on this side, although the boundary has not been demarcated.
The Pacification of Burma | Sir Charles Haukes Todd CrosthwaiteThose physiological functions of the human body that appear to be clearly marked off are really not completely demarcated.
The Gospel Of Evolution | Edward Aveling
The outline of the hairy part of the scalp in front is very clearly demarcated by shaving back about a half to an inch and a half.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times | John Stewart Milne
British Dictionary definitions for demarcate
/ (ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt) /
to mark, fix, or draw the boundaries, limits, etc, of
to separate or distinguish between (areas with unclear boundaries)
Derived forms of demarcate
- demarcator, noun
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