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Definition of delimitation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

delimitation

noun
 
/diːˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
 
/diːˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
(formal)
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  1. [uncountable] the process of deciding what the limits of something are
    • Border delimitation is one of the most topical issues in the region.
    • The process of delimitation of constituencies was criticized for lacking transparency.
  2. [countable] a limit to something
    • For such a large topic we must put in place delimitations.
    • Provincial governments are responsible for determining delimitations for local government polls.
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