Demarcation
[diːmɑː'keɪʃ(ə)n] or ['dimɑr'keʃən]
Definition
(n.) The act of marking, or of ascertaining and setting a limit; separation; distinction.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Division, limit, bound, boundary.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Definition, {[connguration]?}, outline, sketch, delineation, bounding,inclosure, plan, limitation
ANT:indefiniteness, openness, space, waste, plain, void
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Definition
n. the act of marking off or setting bounds to: division: a fixed limit.—v.t. Demar′cate to mark off or limit.
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Examples
- There appeared to be no line of demarcation between the young person's excessive innocence, and another person's guiltiest knowledge. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Upon the philosophical side, these various dualisms culminate in a sharp demarcation of individual minds from the world, and hence from one another. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- In morals it takes the form of a sharp demarcation of the motive of action from its consequences, and of character from conduct. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- At the outset, there is no sharp demarcation of useful, or industrial, arts and fine arts. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
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