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Delimit

🔄 Synonyms of "Delimit"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
delineateverbTo describe or depict with words or gestures.
specifyverb(transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
delimitateverbTo delimit, especially in the computing sense.
demarcateverbTo mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.
defineverbTo state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
subtendverb(transitive, mathematics) To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.

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WordDefinition
delimitateverbTo delimit, especially in the computing sense.
demarcateverbTo mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.
delineateverbTo describe or depict with words or gestures.
defineverbTo state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
specifyverb(transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
subtendverb(transitive, mathematics) To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.
determineverbTo ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
frameverb(transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
outlineverb(transitive) To draw an outline of; to describe.
circumscribeverbTo limit narrowly; to restrict.
identifyverb(transitive) To establish the identity of someone or something.
markverb(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
establishverb(transitive) To form; to found; to institute; to set up in business.
limitverbA restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
traceverb(transitive) To follow the trail of.
distinguishverbTo recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
drawverbSenses relating to exerting force or pulling.
narrowverbHaving a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
clarifyverb(by extension) To make or become clear or easily understood; to explain or resolve in order to remove doubt or obscurity.
refineverb(ambitransitive) To improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence.

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