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exact boundary

[ɪɡˈzækt ˈbaʊndəri]
nounpl: exact boundaries
limite exato
1. A precise and clearly defined edge, border, or limit between two areas, regions, or concepts with no ambiguity
The exact boundary between the two countries is marked by a river.
O limite exato entre os dois países é marcado por um rio.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, a precisely demarcated threshold or demarcation line
The exact boundary of the protected area must be surveyed before construction begins.
O limite exato da área protegida deve ser demarcado antes do início da construção.
Synonyms
precise boundarystrict boundarydefined boundaryclear boundarydemarcation line
Antonyms
vague boundaryfuzzy boundaryapproximate boundaryundefined boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite exato
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
limite exato
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Technical/Legal
fronteira exata
Used in legal and official documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
estabelecer um limite preciso
marcar território
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