Definitions for demarcationˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
de•mar•ca•tionˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən(n.)
or de•mar•ka•tion
the determining and marking off of the boundaries of something.
separation by distinct boundaries:
line of demarcation.
Origin of demarcation:
1720–30; Sp demarcación, der. of demarcar to mark out the bounds of < It marcare
Princeton's WordNet
limit, demarcation, demarcation line(noun)
the boundary of a specific area
line, dividing line, demarcation, contrast(noun)
a conceptual separation or distinction
"there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
Wiktionary
demarcation(Noun)
The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.
demarcation(Noun)
A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line.
demarcation(Noun)
Any strictly defined separation
There is an alleged, in fact somewhat artificial demarcation in the type of work done by members of different trade unions.
Webster Dictionary
Demarcation(noun)
the act of marking, or of ascertaining and setting a limit; separation; distinction
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