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rough boundary

[/rʌf ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: rough boundaries
fronteira aproximada; limite impreciso
1. An inexact or poorly defined border or line of demarcation between two areas, regions, or concepts
The rough boundary between the two properties was marked by an old fence.
A fronteira aproximada entre as duas propriedades era marcada por uma cerca antiga.
2. A tentative or preliminary limit used for general purposes rather than precise measurement
We drew a rough boundary on the map to indicate the general service area.
Traçamos um limite impreciso no mapa para indicar a área de serviço geral.
Synonyms
approximate boundaryvague boundaryindefinite borderloose demarcationimprecise line
Antonyms
precise boundaryexact borderwell-defined lineclear demarcationsharp boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira aproximada; limite vago
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
divisa imprecisa
Often used in real estate and land contexts
Portugal
limite indefinido; fronteira imprecisa
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a rough boundary
establish a rough boundary
within rough boundaries
blur the boundaries
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