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demarcation

UK
/ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌdiː.mɑːrˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

demarcationnoun
demarcations
pl
délimitationPour l’action de fixer des limites ou des frontières.
The demarcation of the property lines was necessary to avoid disputes between neighbors.
La délimitation des limites de propriété était nécessaire pour éviter les conflits entre voisins.
démarcationPour une ligne, une frontière ou une séparation nette entre deux espaces ou groupes.
The river serves as a natural demarcation between the two countries.
Le fleuve sert de démarcation naturelle entre les deux pays.
Synonyms
division
threshold
line
border
limit
distinction
separation
boundary
demarcationadjective
UK
/ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌdiː.mɑːrˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "demarcation disputes").
Additional translations
démarcatifRare et surtout technique; souvent rendu en français par une tournure avec « de démarcation ».

Definitions

demarcationnoun
The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.
The demarcation of the property lines was necessary to avoid disputes between neighbors.
A dividing line or boundary.
The river serves as a natural demarcation between the two countries.
The act of creating a distinction or separation between different areas or groups.
The demarcation between the roles of management and staff was clearly defined in the company policy.
demarcationadjective
Attributive. Relating to or concerned with demarcation or the setting of boundaries.
The union presented a demarcation proposal to clarify workers' roles.
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