Definition of "delimit" in English

verb

1. (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.