How do you pronounce watershed?

watershed is pronounced as /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/.

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watershed

⛰️watershed (wotèr-shed)

noun

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

point tournant, ligne de partage des eaux (watershed)

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Signification

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.

Traduction de la signification

Un événement ou une période marquant un tournant dans une situation ; se réfère également à une ligne séparant deux bassins versants.

Phrases d'exemple

The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.

Le mouvement d'indépendance a été un tournant dans l'histoire de la nation.

Expressions d'exemple

watershed moment

moment décisif

Synonymes

turning point, milestone, landmark, breakthrough

Antonymes

continuity, stagnation

Collocations

watershed event, watershed moment, watershed year, watershed decision

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