as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry
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Recent Examples of demarcation
Human-level intelligent behavior is the AGI demarcation.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Video shared by the South Korean Defense Ministry showed several explosions on roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates two Koreas.
—Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Video shared by the South Korean Defense Ministry showed several explosions on roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates two Koreas.
—Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
Noun
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But recently, two experts have made a cogent distinction.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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With 273 career home runs and 916 RBIs, all those All-Star games and that World Series MVP distinction and five Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards, Perez has amassed the makings of a candidacy for the National Baseball Hall of Fame — where George Brett resides as the only primary Royal.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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With the separation of small and large schools, there is no guarantee that the best teams in every classification will meet.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
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The last sentence of the purpose section in the executive order identifies restoring the constitutional separation of powers as a priority.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Meta has faced various allegations of discrimination over the past decade, including lawsuits in the US regarding housing, employment and credit ads.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to polling by the Bipartisan Policy Center, nearly one in four mothers have considered leaving their jobs due to a lack of accommodations or fear of discrimination during pregnancy.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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