Definitions for delineate
dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪtde·lin·eate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.6 / 5 votes

1. delineated, represented, delineateverb

   represented accurately or precisely

2. define, delineateverb

   show the form or outline of

   "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object"

3. specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitateverb

   determine the essential quality of

4. delineate, limn, outlineverb

   trace the shape of

5. trace, draw, line, describe, delineateverb

   make a mark or lines on a surface

   "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"

6. delineateverb

   describe in vivid detail

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. delineateverb

   To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

2. delineateverb

   To depict, represent with pictures.

3. delineateverb

   To describe or depict with words or gestures.

4. delineateverb

   To outline or mark out.

5. Etymology: From delineatus, past participle of delineo, from de- + linea

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To DELINEATEverb

   Etymology: delineo, Latin.

   1. To draw the first draught of a thing; to design.2. To paint in colours; to represent a true likeness in a picture.

   The licentia pictoria is very large: with the same reason they may delineate old Nestor like Adonis, Hecuba with Helen’s face, and Time with Absolon’s head. Thomas Browne, Vulg. Err.

   3. To describe; to set forth in a lively manner.

   It followeth to delineate the region, in which God first planted his delightful garden. Walter Raleigh, History of the World.

   I have not here time to delineate to you the glories of God’s heavenly kingdom; nor, indeed, could I tell you, if I had, what the happiness of that place and portion is. William Wake.

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1. delineate

   To delineate means to describe or outline something with precision and detail. It can also refer to the act of marking or tracing the boundaries of a specific area or object.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Delineateadjective

   delineated; portrayed

2. Delineateverb

   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. Delineateverb

   to portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe

4. Etymology: [L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See Line.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Delineate

   de-lin′e-āt, v.t. to mark out with lines: to represent by a sketch or picture: to portray: to describe accurately in words.—adj. Delin′eable.—ns. Delineā′tion, the act of delineating: a sketch, representation, or description (sometimes Delin′eament); Delin′eator. [L. delineāre, -ātum—de, down, and linea, a line.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of delineate in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of delineate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of delineate in a Sentence

1. Maxwell Maltz:

   Begin to imagine what the desirable outcome would be like. Go over these mental pictures and delineate details and refinements. Play them over and over to yourself.

2. Witold Gombrowicz:

   Do you want to know who you are Don't ask. Act Action will delineate and define you.

3. Tom Hayes:

   Basically, probably about half of the funds came out of spread-betting. It's very hard to delineate.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=delineate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Delineate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=delineate
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delineate
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=delineate