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/
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
Clear demarcation at the border station divides each nation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French demarcation, ultimately from Latin marca meaning 'boundary marker' or 'frontier mark'. The concept originated in medieval times when feudal lords physically marked territorial boundaries to establish and distinguish their domains.
Breakdown
de- (completely, thoroughly) + marc- (boundary marker, from Latin marca) + -ation (action or process of), literally 'the act of marking boundaries completely'.
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📝Examples
“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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