delimit

(verb)

To mark or fix the limits of.

Related Terms

  • baseline
  • dissect

Examples of delimit in the following topics:

  • Choosing Clear Words and Phrasing

    • Choose clear words and phrasing in your speech by fully understanding your topic through delimiting the question and defining key terms.
    • Essentially, when you take the steps to delimit your question (your speech's purpose), you help to outline exactly how your audience can follow your line of reasoning.
    • When you delimit the question, first think about the purpose of your speech.
    • Even though you may have outlined your plan of attack by delimiting the question, it also helps to explain exactly what you're talking about to your audience.
    • When you delimited your question, were there any key words used in that question?
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