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measured territory

[ˈmɛʒərd ˈtɛrətɔri]
nounpl: measured territories
território demarcado
1. An area of land that has been surveyed, marked, or established with specific boundaries and dimensions
The measured territory of the national park was clearly marked on the official map.
O território demarcado do parque nacional estava claramente marcado no mapa oficial.
2. In animal behavior, a defined area that an animal or group defends or occupies
The lion's measured territory extended across the savanna for several miles.
O território demarcado do leão se estendia pela savana por vários quilômetros.
3. A specific geographic area with established boundaries used for administrative, legal, or organizational purposes
The measured territory for the electoral district was determined by census data.
O território demarcado para o distrito eleitoral foi determinado pelos dados do censo.
Synonyms
demarcated areadefined territorybounded regionsurveyed landdelimited space
Antonyms
unmeasured territoryunmarked areaboundless region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território demarcado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
território medido
More technical/formal variant
Portugal
território delimitado
Preferred in European Portuguese, emphasizing delimitation

Related Idioms & Phrases

stake out one's territory
claim territory
within territorial bounds
establish boundaries
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