delimit

/di:'limit/ Cách viết khác : (delimitate) /di'limiteot/
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delimit

The surveyor uses stakes to delimit the property line.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something: To establish or define the limits or borders of an area, concept, or period.
    • To be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry: (A technical, less common usage) To be situated opposite to, especially in a geometric figure.
    • To determine the essential quality of: To define the fundamental nature or scope of something.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • The treaty was signed to delimit the maritime border between the two nations.
    • The fence delimits the private property from the public park.
    • In his research, he first sought to delimit the key concepts before proceeding.
    • The angle delimits the side of the triangle. (Geometric usage)
Advanced Usage

  • "to delimit a scope": To define the boundaries of a project, study, or discussion.

    • The committee's first task was to delimit the scope of the investigation.

  • "to delimit responsibilities": To clearly define and assign areas of responsibility.

    • The new organizational chart delimits the responsibilities of each department.
Variants and Related Words

  • Delimitation (n): The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.

    • The delimitation of the electoral districts was a complex process.

  • Delimitative (adj): Serving to delimit or define boundaries.

    • The delimitative function of the rule is clear.

  • Delimitate (v): A less common variant of "delimit" with the same meaning.

Synonyms
  • Define: To state or describe the exact nature or scope.
  • Demarcate: To set the boundaries of; to separate.
  • Bound: To form the boundary of; to limit.
  • Circumscribe: To restrict within limits; to encircle.
Related Phrases

  • "to delimit an area": To mark the physical or conceptual boundaries of a space.

    • The archaeologists used ropes to delimit the excavation area.

  • "to delimit a time frame": To specify the beginning and end of a period.

    • The contract delimits the project's time frame to one year.
delimit

The surveyor uses stakes to delimit the property line.

Verb
  1. set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
  2. be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry
  3. determine the essential quality of

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