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delimitation

[dih-lim-i-tay-shuhn] / dɪˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən /




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That interpretation is consistent with the 2023 genomic study, which focused on species delimitation in this pit viper group while accounting for gene flow.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 21, 2026

The dispute "is blocking the delimitation of the maritime border with New Caledonia and creating problematic legal uncertainties affecting fishing and scientific research activities, for example," it added.

From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025

They have established a bilateral delimitation commission tasked with agreeing on borders.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2024

He added that “we should be able to sit down with Turkey as reasonable adults and resolve our main difference, which is the delimitation of maritime zones in the Aegean and the eastern Mediterranean.”

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2023

In the delimitation of the pathological from the healthy, I have endeavoured to lay down broad general lines.

From The Sexual Life of the Child by Eden Paul




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