avgrenset

Avgrenset is a Norwegian adjective meaning bounded or delimited, used for things with clearly defined limits or borders. It derives from the verb avgrense, to delimit or delineate, and the suffix -et, which marks the definite form. In practice, avgrenset describes both geometric and abstract boundaries.

In mathematics and science, avgrenset describes objects with finite extent. A avgrenset mengde is a set with both upper and lower bounds; an avgrenset intervall contains all numbers between two endpoints. In geometry, avgrensede områder have finite area or volume, and avgrensede figurer are shapes whose size is limited.

In geography and planning, the term is used for regions with defined borders, such as et avgrenset område within a larger territory, or en avgrenset sone for zoning, conservation, or jurisdiction. The concept often accompanies administrative delimitation, resource management, and regulatory boundaries.

Beyond technical contexts, avgrenset can describe limits in scope, budget, or research design: a avgrenset prosjektomfang indicates a clearly bounded scope of work.

See also: avgrense, avgrensning, begrenset.