marked out
Clearly indicated territory
Marked out means designated or identified, usually by visible boundaries or indicators.
A plot of land is marked out with stakes; a parking space is marked out with painted lines.
Figuratively, someone marked out for success has been identified as destined for it: She was marked out as a future leader from an early age.
Selected from alternatives
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- pickedChose from options
- earmarkedDesignated for specific use
- reservedRestrained in manner
set aside · allocated · assigned · slated · destined · intended · targeted · shortlisted
Line marking a limit
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- borderOuter edge or limit
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
- delineatedDescribed with precision
cordoned · sectioned · zoned · staked · flagged · taped · roped · fenced
Made more noticeable
- emphasizedGave special importance to
- underscoredEmphasized with a line
- spotlightedGiven prominent attention
- featuredProminently displayed or included
showcased · distinguished · indicated · noted · signaled · flagged · identified · pinpointed
Made unlike others
- set apartTo separate distinctly
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- notableWorthy of attention
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
outstanding · singular · unique · special · distinctive · prominent · noteworthy · extraordinary
Marked for deletion
- deletedPermanently removed
- cancelledOfficially called off
- voidedMade legally ineffective
- expungedOfficially removed completely
erased · removed · obliterated · redacted · lined through
chosen
Selected from alternatives
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- pickedChose from options
- earmarkedDesignated for specific use
reserved · set aside · allocated · assigned · slated · destined · intended · targeted · shortlisted · handpicked
boundary
Line marking a limit
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- borderOuter edge or limit
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
delineated · cordoned · sectioned · zoned · staked · flagged · taped · roped · fenced · partitioned
accentuated
Made more noticeable
- emphasizedGave special importance to
- underscoredEmphasized with a line
- spotlightedGiven prominent attention
featured · showcased · distinguished · indicated · noted · signaled · flagged · identified · pinpointed
differentiated
Made unlike others
- set apartTo separate distinctly
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- notableWorthy of attention
exceptional · outstanding · singular · unique · special · distinctive · prominent · noteworthy · extraordinary
struck through
Marked for deletion
expunged · erased · removed · obliterated · redacted · lined through
marked outblended in
Became indistinguishable from surroundings
camouflaged · assimilated · indistinguishable · hidden · obscured
marked outoverlooked
Not noticed or considered
passed over · ignored · unmarked · unselected · undesignated
marked outunmarked
Having no visible identification
undefined · boundaryless · erased · indeterminate · rubbed out
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