What does delimit mean?
Delimit means (transitive, literal, figurative) To mark or fix the limits of..
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/dɪˈlɪmɪt/ · verb
(transitive, literal, figurative) To mark or fix the limits of..
Near-synonyms: (literal) demarcate; (figurative) limit, constrain
Data items in the computer file were delimited by commas.
The square brackets delimit the list, and individual elements are separated by commas.ᵂᴮ
The possibilities for new automotive features are vast but are practically delimited by costs of development and manufacturing.
Use delimit when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Delimit means (transitive, literal, figurative) To mark or fix the limits of..
Common synonyms include demarcate, limit, constrain, delineate.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Near-synonyms: (literal) demarcate; (figurative) limit, constrain
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