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delimited

 

[ dɪˈlɛmɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

data processing

Delimited refers to the use of specific characters or symbols to mark boundaries within a data set. It is commonly used in programming and data management to indicate where one piece of data ends and another begins. For example, in a comma-separated values (CSV) file, commas act as delimiters separating different data fields. This allows for structured data to be easily parsed and processed by computer programs. Delimitation is crucial for ensuring data integrity and accessibility in various applications.

Synonyms

bounded, segmented, separated

Examples of usage

  • The CSV file is delimited by commas.
  • In programming, use a semicolon as a delimited separator.
  • The text was delimited to facilitate analysis.
  • She used a tab-delimited format for her data.
  • The delimited string was easily converted into an array.

Translations

Translations of the word "delimited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delimitado

🇮🇳 सीमित

🇩🇪 begrenzt

🇮🇩 dibatasi

🇺🇦 обмежений

🇵🇱 ograniczony

🇯🇵 制限された

🇫🇷 délimité

🇪🇸 delimitado

🇹🇷 sınırlı

🇰🇷 제한된

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 omezený

🇸🇰 obmedzený

🇨🇳 限制的

🇸🇮 omejen

🇮🇸 afmarkaður

🇰🇿 шекараланған

🇬🇪 შეზღუდული

🇦🇿 məhdud

🇲🇽 delimitado

Etymology

The term 'delimited' originates from the root word 'limit', which comes from the Latin 'limitare', meaning 'to bound or enclose'. The prefix 'de-' suggests the action of establishing boundaries or separating different components. In the field of computer science and data processing, the use of 'delimited' took shape in the mid-20th century with the rise of programming languages and data management systems that required efficient ways to organize and parse data. As technology evolved, the concept of using delimiters became standard practice for formatting and sharing data structures, leading to the widespread use of the term in various domains, including databases and text processing. The popularity of formats like CSV and TSV (tab-separated values) further solidified the importance of delimited data in the digital era.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,364, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.