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verb de·lim·it \ di-ˈli-mət , dē- \

Definition of delimit

transitive verb
: to fix or define the limits of
  • guidelines delimiting his responsibilities
  • an area delimited by woods
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delimitation

play \di-ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən, ˌdē-\ noun

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Examples of delimit in a Sentence

  1. Strict guidelines delimit his responsibilities.

  2. the highway delimits the eastern edge of the downtown area

Origin and Etymology of delimit

French délimiter, from Latin delimitare, from de- + limitare to limit, from limit-, limes boundary, limit

delimit Synonyms

Synonyms

bound, circumscribe, define, demarcate, demark, limit, mark (off), terminate;

Related Words

control, determine, govern;

delineate, describe;

DELIMIT Defined for English Language Learners

delimit

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Definition of delimit for English Language Learners

  • : to officially set or state the limits of (something)

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