noun Download 🔗Share The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest. Examples : "The watershed between the two school districts runs along the highest peak of the mountain range. " geography geology environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin. Examples : "The rain that falls on the mountain all flows into the river because the mountain is part of the river's watershed. " geography geology environment area Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A critical point marking a change in course or development. Examples : "The new teacher's arrival was a watershed moment for the struggling class; after that, student engagement dramatically increased. " history event time situation point Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The time after which material of more adult nature (violence, swear words, sex) may be broadcast on television or radio, either one laid down or one contrived (e.g. when children are not watching) Examples : "The watershed for the local radio station came when they switched to a later evening time slot, allowing for more mature content. " media entertainment time society culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc. Examples : "The new teacher's arrival was a watershed moment for the struggling class, marking a significant improvement in student engagement. " outcome history event achievement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading