CEFR C1

delimited

verb

Meaning

To determine or mark the limits or boundaries of something.

Examples

The treaty served to delimit the disputed territory between the two nations.
It is important to clearly delimit the scope of the project to avoid misunderstandings.

Synonyms: define, demarcate, delineate, circumscribe

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delimited (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪmɪt/

Definition

To determine or mark the limits or boundaries of something.

Examples

The treaty served to delimit the disputed territory between the two nations.
It is important to clearly delimit the scope of the project to avoid misunderstandings.
The survey was conducted to delimit the extent of the ancient ruins.

How to Use delimited

delimit something (collocation): To set the boundaries for a specific thing. — "The contract clearly delimited the responsibilities of each party."
delimit between (prepositional phrase): To draw a line or distinction between two things. — "It's hard to delimit between acceptable and unacceptable behavior in some situations."

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