delimit

Meanings

• Noun or Verb (depending on usage)

  A word used to indicate the end or boundary of a particular unit or division.

  - "The delimiter in a database separates different fields within a record."
  - "The delimiters in a text file indicate the end of one line and the start of another."

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Variants

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delimit , delimitate , delimitation , delimitations , delimited , delimiting , delimits

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Etymology

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The word 'delimit' originates from the Latin word 'delimitar' which means 'to limit' or 'to set bounds'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'delimiter' is often used interchangeably with the term 'separator'.

2. In some programming languages, such as Python, the delimiter for lists is a comma, while the delimiter for dictionaries is a colon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Demarcate: To mark or indicate the boundary or limit of something. Delimit and demarcate are often used interchangeably, but demarcate can also refer to making a distinction or separating one thing from another.

2. Marker: A symbol or sign used to indicate a boundary or limit. Delimiters and markers serve similar functions, but delimiters are typically used to separate data or units, while markers can be used to mark physical locations or boundaries.

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Culture

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The concept of delimiters has been used extensively in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and linguistics. In mathematics, delimiters are used to define the boundaries of sets and integrals. In computer science, they are used to separate data in files and databases. In linguistics, they are used to indicate the boundaries of words and phrases.

How to Memorize "delimit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a line with delimiters marking the end of each section or unit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delimit' with the idea of setting boundaries or limits.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Delimiters Define Divisions'.

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