demarcation
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mɑrˈkeɪ noun
1.
the determining and marking off of the boundaries of something.
2.
separation by distinct boundaries: line of demarcation.
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demarcation or demarkation (ˌdiːmɑːˈkeɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act of establishing limits or boundaries |
| 2. | a limit or boundary |
| 3. | a. a strict separation of the kinds of work performed by members of different trade unions |
| b. (as modifier): demarcation dispute | |
| 4. | separation or distinction (often in the phrase line of demarcation) |
| [C18: Latinized version of Spanish demarcación, from demarcar to appoint the boundaries of, from marcar to mark, from Italian marcare, of Germanic origin; see | |
| demarkation or demarkation | |
| —n | |
| [C18: Latinized version of Spanish demarcación, from demarcar to appoint the boundaries of, from marcar to mark, from Italian marcare, of Germanic origin; see | |
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Word Origin & History
demarcation
c.1752, from Sp. linea de demarcacion, or Port. linha de demarcaçao, line laid down by the Pope, May 4, 1493, dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal on a line 100 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands. Applied from 1801 to other lines dividing regions.
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Example sentences
The key demarcation points in that relationship are the equinoxes and solstices.
Note their smooth borders and clear demarcation from the surrounding skin.
These concerns stem from an overly simple demarcation between science and nonscience.
The demarcation of their territory, however, could not keep out the modern world.
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