delineate
Use Delineate in a sentence
iˌeɪt verb (used with object), de·lin·e·at·ed, de·lin·e·at·ing.
1.
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.
2.
to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care.
Related forms
pre·de·lin·e·ate, verb (used with object), pre·de·lin·e·at·ed, pre·de·lin·e·at·ing.
un·de·lin·e·a·ble, adjective
un·de·lin·e·at·ed, adjective
well-de·lin·e·at·ed, adjective
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delineate (dɪˈlɪnɪˌeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to trace the shape or outline of; sketch |
| 2. | to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict |
| 3. | to portray in words, esp with detail and precision; describe |
| [C16: from Latin dēlīneāre to sketch out, from līnea | |
| de'lineable | |
| —adj | |
| deline'ation | |
| —n | |
| de'lineative | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
They also have their own culture, which varies from tribe to tribe and helps delineate individuals.
It is by no means clear how to delineate the effective environment of an organism.
Fencing has gone up to delineate the private land.
The doctor felt along the bony prominences that delineate the spine, looking for tender points, and found none.
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