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1. (v.t.) delineate
to trace the outline of; represent pictorially.
2. delineate
to portray in words; describe with precision.
Etymology: (1550–60; < L dēlīneātus, ptp. of dēlīneāre=dē- de - +līneāre to mark with lines)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) delineated, represented, delineate
represented accurately or precisely
2. (verb) define, delineate
show the form or outline of
"The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"
3. (verb) specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate
determine the essential quality of
4. (verb) delineate, limn, outline
trace the shape of
5. (verb) trace, draw, line, describe, delineate
make a mark or lines on a surface
"draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
6. (verb) delineate
describe in vivid detail
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) delineate
delineated; portrayed
2. (verb) delineate
to indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation
3. (verb) delineate
to portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe
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