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Meaning of 'watershed' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Watershed [ n.]
- The whole region or extent of country which contributes to the supply of a river or lake.
- The line of division between two adjacent rivers or lakes with respect to the flow of water by natural channels into them; the natural boundary of a basin.

Meaning of 'watershed' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . watershed [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Example in sentence:
  • flood control in the Missouri basin
Meaning (2):
- an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
Example in sentence:
  • the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations

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