Demarcating refers to the process of marking or setting boundaries around an area, concept, or object. Synonyms for this word include delineating, outlining, circumscribing, defining, bounding, and specifying. These various synonyms all have slightly different connotations and are used in different contexts. Delineating may refer to more detailed or precise outlining, while bounding implies a more restrictive or limiting boundary. Defining may refer to more abstract or conceptual boundaries, while specifying may refer to more concrete or technical ones. Whatever the synonym used, the goal is always to establish clear and distinct borders or boundaries to facilitate understanding and communication.