de·lim·it·er

(dĭ-lĭm′ĭ-tər)

n. Computers

A character or sequence of characters marking the beginning or end of a unit of data.

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delimiter

(diːˈlɪmɪtə)

a character or group of characters which mark a limit in computer code

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de•lim•it•er

(dɪˈlɪm ɪ tər)

n.

a character or space indicating the beginning or end of a piece of computer data.

[1960–65]

Translations

delimiter

n (Comput) → Trennzeichen nt, → Delimiter m

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'The booth should look good and should not act as a deterrent or even a delimiter. We have had very positive experiences with an open and inviting booth, preferably with demo applications of the products.'

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Et ce pour delimiter les responsabilites et prendre les dispositions et les mesures necessaires afin de depasser et traiter tout ce qui est susceptible de nuire a l'environnement ou aux habitants et aux visiteurs de la region et a aux activites economiques en general et touristiques en particulier.

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However, d-Cast has three problems: the effect of broadcasting schedules by the start delimiter header, the synchronization of timing for delivering data, and sequential playback.

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Dans le premier chapitre, l'auteure s'attarde a delimiter son objet d'etude en fournissant une definition sociologique tres riche de ce peuple urbain qu'elle rend saisissable par une approche a la fois qualitative et quantitative.

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