delimitation

CEFRC1

/ˈdiˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of marking or setting the limits of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A limit or boundary.

Examples

  • A clear delimitation of duties is necessary for efficiency.

  • The delimitation of the border took several years.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of delimiting something.

More examples

In context

  • The treaty established the clear delimitation of the national borders.

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Origin

noun

From French délimitation.