delimitation
pronunciation
How to pronounce delimitation in British English:
UK [dɪˌlɪmɪ'teɪʃən]
How to pronounce delimitation in American English:
US [dɪˌlɪmɪ'teɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- a line that indicates a boundary
Word Origin
- delimitation (n.)
- 1836, from French délimitation (18c.), noun of action from délimiter (see delimit).
Example
- 1. Delimitation disputes and development of continental shelf in east sea .
- 2. And , as it involves 200 km exclusive economic zone delimitation , russia 's economic development even more significant .
- 3. The commercial logic of greater energy links between one of the largest producers of energy and the world 's largest consumer has outweighed political distrust between the two nations , which fought a brief war in 1969 and only two years ago finalised border delimitation .
- 4. Delimitation date before start date is not allowed .
- 5. Distribution of national income : statistical delimitation in economic analysic .