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clear-cut division

[/ˈklɪr kʌt dɪˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: clear-cut divisions
divisão clara e nítida
1. A distinct and easily recognizable separation or distinction between two or more things, groups, or categories
There is a clear-cut division between the two political parties on this issue.
Existe uma divisão clara e nítida entre os dois partidos políticos nesta questão.
2. A sharply defined boundary or demarcation without ambiguity
The clear-cut division of responsibilities made the project management much easier.
A divisão clara e nítida de responsabilidades facilitou muito a gestão do projeto.
Synonyms
sharp distinctionclear separationmarked differencedistinct boundaryclear demarcation
Antonyms
blurred divisionunclear distinctionambiguous boundaryfuzzy linegrey area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divisão clara e nítida
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
divisão bem definida
commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
divisão clara e precisa
European Portuguese preference for 'precisa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
black and white distinction
cut and dried
line in the sand
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