Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of establishing limits or boundaries: "Delimitation" refers to the action of fixing, marking, or describing the boundaries of something.
   • A boundary line or limit that is established: "Delimitation" can also refer to the resulting line or limit itself.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The delimitation of the property was clearly marked by a fence. (The act of marking the property's boundaries was clearly shown by a fence.)
  • A river often serves as a natural delimitation between two regions. (A river often acts as a natural boundary line between two regions.)
  • The treaty included the precise delimitation of the maritime border. (The treaty contained the exact establishment of the sea border.)

Advanced Usage

• "Delimitation of powers": the act of defining the scope or jurisdiction of authority.
  • The constitution provides for a clear delimitation of powers between the federal and state governments.
• "For the purposes of delimitation": used to indicate the reason for setting a boundary.
  • The committee was formed for the purposes of delimitation of the electoral constituencies.

Variants and Related Words

• Delimit (verb): to fix, mark, or define the limits of.
  • The agreement will delimit the fishing zones.
• Delimiter (noun): a character or sequence that marks the beginning or end of a unit of data.
  • A comma is often used as a delimiter in CSV files.

Synonyms

• Demarcation: the action of setting the boundaries of something.
• Definition: the act of making something clear, distinct, or precise, often in terms of its limits.
• Boundary-setting: the process of establishing limits.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Delimitation" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verbs. Related actions are expressed by the verb "delimit.") - To delimit an area: to mark the boundaries of a specific zone. - The surveyors were tasked to delimit the area for the new park.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the specific word "delimitation." The concept is typically expressed formally.)

Noun

1. a line that indicates a boundary