(figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.
Poem: Watershed by Magnús Sigurðsson/ trans. by Meg Matich 'A flood of thoughts has washed me ashore. Out of earshot. Beneath a new sky. And now I plant in an untouched field.' *** RΛMIN NΛSIBOV: Gasadalur, Faroe Isla…
I make all of my best posts post-watershed
(figurative) A critical point marking a change in course or development.
In the minds of many, 1847 was a watershed year during which Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Astraea were reclassified as asteroids.
“#VirginiaTech researchers explore effective ways to rebuild streambanks and strengthen watershed resilience. 🌊 🔗: go.vt.edu/uoFk0”
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(chiefly, UK) An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.
A natural or artificial watercourse which drains a tract of land.
(Scotland) An estuary at the mouth of a river.
The Carolina Watershed property has a new owner, a workspace provider is opening in Crescent Center and a Bartlett retail building sells for $1.4 million.
“Narendra Modi has dominated Indian politics for years, but analysts say this week's resounding election victory in opposition-held West Bengal could mark a watershed moment for his party's Hindu nationalist agenda. u.afp.com/SaKn”
“Restoring fish passage to spawning habitat is one of the most cost-effective ways to recover salmon runs. The Tulalip Tribes are leading the way in the Snohomish watershed. 🐟 🎥 This new film shows how that works—and why it's important to all of us. nwtreatytribes.org/passage/”
“I’m still curious to see what real time gameplay looks like. Trailers are one thing but execution is another. It’ll definitely be a watershed moment for PS5 / XSX as far as open worlds go.”
“The New York Times is now saying what establishment media avoided for months. Trump’s Iran war is no longer just being described as a policy failure — it is being framed as a watershed in the decline of American empire. youtu.be/XQ67zXcBrSY?...”
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(hydrology, US, Canada) A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin.
In a 2,000-word blog post published ahead of the press event, Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president, called this a “watershed year” and acknowledged the potential downsides, calling for “wide-ranging and deep conversations” on the issues.
“Poem: Watershed by Magnús Sigurðsson/ trans. by Meg Matich 'A flood of thoughts has washed me ashore. Out of earshot. Beneath a new sky. And now I plant in an untouched field.' *** RΛMIN NΛSIBOV: Gasadalur, Faroe Islands.”
“I make all of my best posts post-watershed”
“The Carolina Watershed property has a new owner, a workspace provider is opening in Crescent Center and a Bartlett retail building sells for $1.4 million.”
“”This is still habitat loss and critical watershed loss. So much damage is now taking place, and the degradation of the river will continue once the development is in place. This is a travesty that should have been stopped.” indyweek.com/news/black-m...”
“Environmental Science at WWU is hiring a VAP! hr.wwu.edu/careers-facu.... "Especially interested in applicants who can teach General Ecology, Watershed Biogeochemistry, and Biostatistics, but other disciplines will also be considered."”
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(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.
In the minds of many, 1847 was a watershed year during which Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Astraea were reclassified as asteroids.
"watershed" means: The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"watershed" means: The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (UK) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
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