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- DictionaryDe·lin·e·a·tion/dəˌlinēˈāSHən/
noun
- 1. the action of describing or portraying something precisely: "the artist's exquisite delineation of costume and jewelry"
- 2. the action of indicating the exact position of a border or boundary: "the eventual delineation of the border between the two states"
1. : to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail. delineate a character in the story. delineate the steps to be taken by the government. 2. a. : to indicate or represent by drawn or painted lines. b. : to mark the outline of. lights delineating the narrow streets. delineator. di-ˈli-nē-ˌā-tər. dē- noun. Synonyms. define. outline.
the action of describing or marking the edge of something: He tried to make a clear delineation between his job and his private activities. They met to discuss the delineation of a permanent border between the two countries. See. delineate. Fewer examples. The picture is subtle in its delineation of relationships and social detail.
delineation (of something) (between A and B) the act of showing the exact position of a border or limit. Definition of delineation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
IPA guide. Delineation is the act of representing something or describing it. The portrait you paint of your best friend is a delineation of that person. A delineation can refer to any kind of pictorial representation of something else, like a geometric sketch or a map of a city.
2. a. To mark, form, or show the outline or border of: The police delineated the crime scene with yellow tape. A hedge delineates one plot of land from the other. b. To establish the position of (a border): The treaty delineates the border between Spanish and American territory. c.
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. to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care. delineate. / dɪˈlɪnɪˌeɪt /.
2 days ago · delineation in American English. (dɪˌlɪniˈeiʃən) noun. 1. the act or process of delineating. 2. a chart or diagram; sketch; rough draft. 3. a description.
