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watershed vs catchment basin

catchment basin vs watershed

watershed and catchment basin both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
watershed Yes No No No
catchment basin Yes No No No
As nouns, watershed and catchment basin are synonyms defined as:
  • watershed and catchment basin: the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Other synonyms of watershed include basin, catchment area, drainage area, drainage basin, river basin.
watershed (noun) catchment basin (noun)
an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Difference between watershed and catchment basin

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