avgrensa

Avgrensa is a Norwegian term formed from the verb avgrense, meaning to delimit, bound, or set boundaries. As a noun or adjective, it is used to describe something that has been delimited or restricted by defined borders, criteria, or scope. In practice, avgrensa can refer to a geographical area with fixed borders, a dataset limited by selection criteria, or the scope of a study or project that has been clearly defined.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from av- (a prefix meaning “away” or “off”) combined with grense (border or boundary). Cognates appear in other Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish avgränsa and Danish afgrænse, all sharing the core idea of delimitation. Related Norwegian terms include avgrensing (delimitation), avgrensingens (the delimitation’s), and avgrense (to delimit or bound).

Usage: Avgrensa is common in geography, administration, research, and data handling. It is used when describing borders of regions or administrative areas, when defining the scope of a study or dataset, and in mathematical or logical contexts to indicate that values are bounded or restricted. For example, a region can be avgrensa by natural features, or a sample can be avgrensa to a specific age group.

Examples: “Området er avgrensa av elver og fjell.” “Forskeren avgrensa utvalget til respondenter fra tre byer.” In mathematics, one might speak of avgrensa verdier for en funksjon, meaning upper or lower bounds.

See also: grense, avgrensing, avgrense, avgrensing.