delineate
/di'linieit/
Definition
- Verb:
- To describe or portray something precisely and in detail: To give a detailed account or representation of something, often with clarity and specificity.
- To indicate the exact position and boundaries of something; to outline: To trace or draw the outer edge or contour of a shape or area.
- To determine or fix the essential qualities of something: To establish the precise nature, scope, or meaning of something.
Usage and Examples
- To describe in detail:
- The report will delineate the steps required to complete the project.
- The author delineates the character's motivations with great skill.
- To outline or trace a shape:
- Use a pencil to delineate the borders of the property on the map.
- The artist delineated the figure's profile with a single, fluid line.
- To determine essential qualities:
- The contract delineates the rights and responsibilities of each party.
- The study aims to delineate the key factors influencing economic growth.
Advanced Usage
- "to delineate between": To mark a clear distinction or boundary between two things.
- The new policy clearly delineates between personal and professional use of equipment.
- "to delineate from": To describe or show how something is separate or different.
- It is important to delineate facts from opinions in a scientific paper.
Variants and Related Words
- Delineation (noun): The action of describing or outlining something precisely.
- The delineation of the proposal's scope took several hours.
- Delineated (adjective): Clearly shown, described, or outlined.
- The map showed a clearly delineated path through the forest.
Synonyms
- Define: To state or describe the exact nature or scope.
- Outline: To give a summary or the main features of something; to draw the outer edge.
- Depict: To represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form; to describe in words.
- Demarcate: To set the boundaries or limits of something.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed through the verb itself with prepositions like "between" or "from," as shown in Advanced Usage.)
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms that use the word "delineate" as a key component.)
Adjective
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represented accurately or precisely
Verb
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describe in vivid detail
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make a mark or lines on a surface
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draw a line
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trace the outline of a figure in the sand
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trace the shape of
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determine the essential quality of
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show the form or outline of
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The tree was clearly defined by the light
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The camera could define the smallest object
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