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boundary
The establishment of a clear dividing line or boundary, whether physical (e.g., between properties) or conceptual (e.g., between subject areas).
Die Abgrenzung des Naturschutzgebietes ist durch Schilder markiert.
The boundary of the nature reserve is marked by signs.
'Die Abgrenzung' (boundary/distinction) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'abgrenzen' (to distinguish/demarcate). The ending '-ung' turns the action of 'Abgrenzen' into a thing.
Es ist wichtig, private und berufliche Themen klar voneinander abzugrenzen.
It is important to clearly distinguish private and professional topics from each other.
The noun 'Abgrenzung' is very often used with prepositions that describe separation. The most common are 'Abgrenzung von' (+ dative) and 'Abgrenzung zwischen' (+ dative).
Die Abgrenzung von der Konkurrenz ist für unser Unternehmen entscheidend.
Distinguishing ourselves from the competition is crucial for our company.
The meaning of 'Abgrenzung' can be concrete and spatial or abstract and social. An 'Abgrenzung eines Grundstücks' (boundary of a property) is a physical line, while the 'Abgrenzung von einer Gruppe' (distancing from a group) is social distancing.
Die Abgrenzung des Gartens zum Nachbarn besteht aus einem Holzzaun.
The boundary between the garden and the neighbor consists of a wooden fence.
definition
'die Definition' and 'die Abgrenzung' both help make a term or topic clearer. 'die Definition' says what something is and which features belong to it. 'die Abgrenzung' says where the boundary to something else lies, that is, what no longer belongs to it. The words can be confused because a good definition often also contains a distinction. If you want to explain the meaning, use 'Definition'. If you want to show the difference from another topic, use 'Abgrenzung'.
Im Vortrag fehlte eine klare Abgrenzung zwischen Meinung und Tatsache.
The presentation lacked a clear distinction between opinion and fact.
Die Definition im Lehrbuch war kurz, aber gut verständlich.
The definition in the textbook was short but easy to understand.