demarcation — the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; a dividing line
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; a dividing line
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdiːmɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 경계선을 설정하는 행위; 구분선, 분계선
Korean pronunciation: 디**마**케이션
Example Sentences
- The HR department insisted on a clear demarcation between work time and break time after employees started having three-hour 'coffee breaks'.
- The demarcation between childhood and adulthood becomes blurry when you're 30 and still asking your mom to make doctor appointments.
- International law requires precise demarcation of maritime boundaries between neighboring countries.
demarcation
NOUN//ˌdiːmɑːrˈkeɪʃən//
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; a dividing line
Neighbors establishing their property boundary
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Clear demarcation at the border station divides each nation!
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Origin
프랑스어에서 온 단어로, 라틴어 'marca(경계표)'에서 유래되었습니다. 중세시대 영주들이 자신의 영토에 표시를 해서 경계를 나눈 것에서 시작된 개념입니다.
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“The HR department insisted on a clear demarcation between work time and break time after employees started having three-hour 'coffee breaks'.”
“The demarcation between childhood and adulthood becomes blurry when you're 30 and still asking your mom to make doctor appointments.”
“International law requires precise demarcation of maritime boundaries between neighboring countries.”
“The fence serves as a physical demarcation between public and private property.”
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