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- DictionaryDe·lin·e·ate/dəˈlinēˌāt/
verb
- 1. describe or portray (something) precisely: "the law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially abhorrent"
to describe or mark the edge of something: The main characters are clearly delineated in the first chapter. The boundary of the parking lot is delineated by a low brick wall. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Defining & explaining. account (to someone) for something. accountability.
Definitions of delineate. adjective. represented accurately or precisely. synonyms: delineated, represented. depicted, pictured, portrayed. represented graphically by sketch or design or lines. described. represented in words especially with sharpness and detail. diagrammatic, diagrammatical. shown or represented by diagrams. see more. verb.
1. to trace the shape or outline of; sketch. 2. to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict. 3. to portray in words, esp with detail and precision; describe. [C16: from Latin dēlīneāre to sketch out, from līnea line 1] deˈlineable adj. deˌlineˈation n. deˈlineative adj.
delineate something to describe, draw or explain something in detail. Our objectives need to be precisely delineated. The ship's route is clearly delineated on the map.
3 days ago · 1. to trace the shape or outline of; sketch. 2. to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict. 3. to portray in words, esp with detail and precision; describe. Collins English Dictionary.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English de‧lin‧e‧ate /dɪˈlɪnieɪt/ verb [ transitive] formal 1 to describe or draw something carefully so that people can understand it The document delineates your rights and your obligations. 2 to make the borders between two areas very clear The boundaries of these areas should be clearly delineated. —de...
2 days ago · 1. to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially. He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil. 2. to portray in words; describe or outline with precision. In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care.
