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.

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