die Abgrenzung, -en
delineation · distinction · boundary
Das ist eine klare Trennung zwischen Dingen, Personen oder Bereichen, damit man den Unterschied gut sehen kann.
The German word "Abgrenzung" is a noun that translates to "demarcation," "boundary," or "distinction." It is composed of the prefix "Ab" meaning "away" or "off," and "grenzen," which means "to border" or "to limit." "Abgrenzung" refers to the act of defining limits, creating boundaries, or distinguishing between different areas, concepts, or responsibilities.
Similar words in German include "Grenze" (border), "Differenzierung" (differentiation), and "Trennung" (separation).
While "Grenze" refers specifically to the physical boundary itself, and "Differenzierung" emphasizes the process of distinguishing characteristics between entities or ideas, "Abgrenzung" often concerns both the act of delineating as well as the implications of those boundaries in social, organizational, or conceptual contexts.
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Examples
Die Abgrenzung der Bereiche ist wichtig.noun
The delineation of the areas is important.
Eine klare Abgrenzung zwischen den beiden Konzepten ist wichtig.noun
A clear distinction between the two concepts is important.
Man braucht manchmal eine Abgrenzung, um Konflikte zu vermeiden.noun
Sometimes one needs a boundary to avoid conflicts.
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