delimit

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪmɪt/

verb (delimits, delimiting, delimited)

[with object]
  • determine the limits or boundaries of: agreements delimiting fishing zones

Derivatives

delimitation

Pronunciation: /-ˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

delimiter

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French délimiter, from Latin delimitare, from de- 'down, completely' + limitare (from limes, limit- 'boundary, limit')