Definitions

1. noun

A character or string used to separate items in a sequence, such as a comma or semicolon in a list.

“The comma is a common delimiter in CSV files.”

2. verb

To separate or distinguish something from others, often by using a character or string.

“The software will delimiter the data into different fields for analysis.”

3. noun

A person or thing that serves to separate or distinguish something from others.

“The artist’s use of color was a delimiter between the different scenes in the painting.”