demarcate

verb

UK/ˈdiː.mɑː.keɪt/
US/ˌdiːˈmɑːr.keɪt/

Definitions of demarcate verb

  1. Transitive

    To clearly define or mark the boundaries or limits of something.

    • This study aims to demarcate the boundaries between different ecosystems in the region.

    • The lawyer's job is to demarcate the rights and responsibilities of each party in the contract.

    • The garden paths were demarcated with low shrubs, separating them from the lawn area.