What does Demarcation mean?

Definitions for Demarcation
ˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃənde·mar·ca·tion

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Demarcation.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. limit, demarcation, demarcation linenoun

    the boundary of a specific area

  2. line, dividing line, demarcation, contrastnoun

    a conceptual separation or distinction

    "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"

Wiktionary

  1. demarcationnoun

    The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.

  2. demarcationnoun

    A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line.

  3. demarcationnoun

    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.

Wikipedia

  1. Demarcation

    Demarcation is the act of creating a boundary around a place or thing.

ChatGPT

  1. demarcation

    Demarcation refers to the act of establishing boundaries or limits for something by setting them apart clearly and distinctly. It can be used in various contexts, including geography, politics, sociology, and other fields. It may also imply a separation or distinction between things.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Demarcationnoun

    the act of marking, or of ascertaining and setting a limit; separation; distinction

  2. Etymology: [F. dmarcation; pref. d- (L. de) + marquer to mark, of German origin. See Mark.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Demarcation

    Demarkation, de-mark-ā′shun, n. the act of marking off or setting bounds to: division: a fixed limit.—v.t. Demar′cate, to mark off or limit. [Fr.,—, off, and marquer, to mark. See Mark.]

Entomology

  1. Demarcation

    the bounding, laying out or limiting.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Demarcation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Demarcation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Demarcation in a Sentence

  1. Daniel McShane:

    We were about 30 feet from the [Military Demarcation Line] and they came up to 10 feet, we have a phone in our office, but they’re not answering.

  2. Kim Jong:

    I was excited to meet at this historic place and it is really moving that you came all the way to the demarcation line to greet me in person.

  3. Kim Jong:

    I was excited to meet at this historic place and it is really moving that you came all the way to the demarcation line to greet me in person, a new history starts now. An age of peace, from the starting point of history.

  4. John McInnes:

    This is actually a really important demarcation point for any immigrant who finds themselves here, if I go down this hallway I'll be going to the Island Hospital, built to restore the health of people suffering minor injuries, broken bones ... even babies were born in that building -- 350 babies.

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Translations for Demarcation

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  • разграничаване, разграничениеBulgarian
  • vymezeníCzech
  • grænsedragning, afgrænsning, demarkationslinje, grænse, faggrænseDanish
  • AbgrenzungGerman
  • demarcación, demarcar, fronteraSpanish
  • demarkaatio, raja, demarkaatiolinja, rajanveto, tulitaukolinja, rajalinja, rajausFinnish
  • démarcationFrench
  • afbakening, aflijning, demarcatie, demarcatielijn, grenslijn, afgrenzing, demarkatie, demarkatielijnDutch
  • демаркация, разграничение, размежевание, разделениеRussian
  • avgränsningSwedish

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