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demarcate (verb), demarcates; demarcated; demarcating
To set and to mark the limits or boundaries of something: The idea that James and Jane had of building a new house had been undetermined until they were able to demarcate some land, then their desire became a reality.
To separate by marking bounds that separate others from an area.
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This entry is located in the following units: -cate (page 2) de- (page 25)
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demarcate (di MAR kayt", DEE mar kayt")
An explanation is provided by cate to establish the limits of a plan or to determine a course of action.
This entry is located in the following unit: cate family of verbs (page 2)
To set and to mark the limits or boundaries of something; to separate or to discriminate. (1)