as in to define
to mark the limits of a bright yellow line demarcated the county on the road map

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Recent Examples of demarcate Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire. Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025 Here’s a look at who will land on their schedule: Panthers’ 2025 NFL scheduled opponents An asterisk demarcates a home contest. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025 The Divisions are demarcated by stadium seating capacities, number of teams, time zone coverage, and other benchmarks. Chris Deubert, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The body creates a coiling pattern, demarcating 20 squares or spaces. Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for demarcate

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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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