v. t. [ L. delimitare: cf. F. délimiter. ] To fix the limits of; to demarcate; to bound. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. 1. to determine the essential quality of.
Syn. -- specify, define, delineate, delimit. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. to set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something.
Syn. -- demarcate, delimit. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ L. delimitatio: cf. F. délimitation. ] The act or process of fixing limits or boundaries; limitation. Gladstone. [ 1913 Webster ]