demarcate

/ˌdɛmɑrˈkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to mark or indicate the boundary or limits of something, such as a territory, area, or concept

“The surveyor was hired to demarcate the property lines before the new construction began.”

2. verb

to distinguish or differentiate one thing from another, especially by a clear boundary

“The artist used bold colors to demarcate the different sections of the painting.”

3. noun

the act or process of marking or indicating boundaries

“The demarcation of the border led to a dispute between the two neighboring countries.”

Synonyms

  • differentiate
  • distinguish
  • indicate
  • mark

Antonyms

  • erase
  • obliterate
  • obliterate