delimit

/dɪˈlɪmɪt/

to determine the limits or boundaries of

delimit in a sentence

“Delimit the problem space before proposing solutions.”

Latin de- completely + limitare to bound (from limes boundary)

Related Words

demarcate

to set the boundaries or limits of

confine

to keep or restrict within certain limits

threshold

the point at which something begins or changes

finite

having limits or bounds; not infinite

bounded

limited or restricted in extent or scope

domain

a specified sphere of activity or knowledge