delineate (Meaning)
delineate (v)
show the form or outline of
determine the essential quality of
trace the shape of
make a mark or lines on a surface
describe in vivid detail
delineate (a)
represented accurately or precisely
delineate (a.)
Delineated; portrayed.
delineate (v. t.)
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.
To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe.
Synonyms & Antonyms of delineate
delineate Sentence Examples
- The map delineates the boundaries of the national park with precision.
- Let me delineate the steps you need to take to complete this project successfully.
- It's crucial to delineate between fact and opinion when discussing contentious topics.
- The artist's use of contrasting colors helps delineate the foreground from the background in the painting.
- The contract clearly delineates the rights and responsibilities of each party involved.
- Can you delineate the differences between these two competing theories?
- The law aims to delineate the parameters within which businesses can operate ethically.
- The architect meticulously delineated the dimensions of each room in the blueprint.
- His speech sought to delineate the intricacies of economic policy in layman's terms.
- The professor's lecture helped delineate the various philosophical perspectives on morality.
FAQs About the word delineate
show the form or outline of, determine the essential quality of, trace the shape of, make a mark or lines on a surface, describe in vivid detail, represented ac
define, outline,trace, trim,sketch, surround, circle, bound, chart, rim
misrepresent, misstate, distort, falsify,distort, falsify, color, misstate, color, misrepresent
The map delineates the boundaries of the national park with precision.
Let me delineate the steps you need to take to complete this project successfully.
It's crucial to delineate between fact and opinion when discussing contentious topics.
The artist's use of contrasting colors helps delineate the foreground from the background in the painting.
