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Meaning of delimit
to establish or fix the boundaries or limits of something
Etymology of delimit
The word "delimit" comes from the Latin words "de" meaning "from" or "out of" and "limitare" meaning "to bound" or "to limit"
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in English since then to describe the act of setting or fixing boundaries
Synonyms
Definitions
- To mark or fix the boundaries or limits of something
- * To define or determine the extent or scope of something
- * To restrict or confine something within certain limits
Usage Examples
- The committee was tasked with delineating the new city limits
- * The researcher had to delimit the scope of her study to make it more manageable
- * The company will demarcate the area for the new construction project