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demark

verb
de·​mark | \ di-ˈmärk How to pronounce demark (audio) \
demarked; demarking; demarks

Definition of demark

transitive verb

: demarcate
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Examples of demark in a Sentence

the Connecticut River demarks the eastern edge of the state of Vermont

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 Nicole Jaja’s lighting does a lot of work in setting tone and demarking scenes. — Christine Pivovar, kansascity, "“The Tragedy of Macbeth” fuses elements of treachery, guilt and intimacy," 12 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of demark

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of demark was in 1834

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