delimitation

American

[dih-lim-i-tey-shuhn] / dɪˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

an act, instance, or method of fixing the limits or boundaries of something.

In biology, the fixing of taxonomic boundaries is called species delimitation.
the resulting boundary.

At the southern edge, the delimitation of this lowland arctic region corresponds roughly to the treeline.

Etymology

Origin of delimitation

First recorded in 1790–1800; delimit ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

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The proposed requirements for proving Roundup exposure and age limitations are unfair, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Premera has pushed back against the complaint, saying it has age limitations for many surgeries, not just gender-affirming ones.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

Lawyers said 1,600 students who meet certain age limitations are eligible to file for the fund.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023

Palestinians have protested against age limitations in the past.

From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2014

These age limitations were also in turn lowered in the course of time.

From The Deaf Their Position in Society and the Provision for Their Education in the United States by Best, Harry

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