Velafgrænsede

Velafgrænsede is a Danish adjective used to describe things whose boundaries or limits are clearly defined and easy to determine. It can apply to physical spaces, administrative divisions, data sets, or conceptual boundaries in argumentation or policy. When a boundary is velafgrænsede, its extent is explicit, reducing ambiguity for planning, governance, or analysis.

Etymology and form: The term combines vel meaning “well” with afgrænse meaning “to delimit” and uses the past participle form as an adjective. The form can appear as velafgrænsede before plural nouns (velafgrænsede områder) or velafgrænset/velafgrænsede depending on grammatical gender and number. The nuance is positive, indicating clarity and precision.

Common contexts: In urban planning, velafgrænsede zoning or districts help assign responsibilities and regulate land use. In law and governance, velafgrænsede beføjelser or kompetenceområder delineate which bodies hold authority. In data management and research, velafgrænsede datasæt or undersøgelsesrammer specify the scope and limits of analysis. In discourse, it can describe well-defined concepts or criteria that facilitate comparison and evaluation. Critics note that labeling boundaries as velafgrænsede may oversimplify dynamic or context-dependent situations.

See also: afgrænsning, grænse, tydelighed, præcision.