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   delineate

   /dɪˈlɪnɪeɪt/

   verb

   • 1. describe or portray (something) precisely: "the law should delineate and prohibit behaviour which is socially abhorrent" Similar describeset forthset outpresentoutlinedepictportrayrepresentcharacterizemap outchartdefinedetailspecifyidentifyparticularizeliterary:limn
   • 2. indicate the exact position of (a border or boundary): "his finger found a precisely outlined section delineated in red marker" Similar outlinetracedraw the lines ofdrawsketchblock inmark (out/off)delimitmark the boundaries/limits of

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘trace the outline of something’): from Latin delineat- ‘outlined’, from the verb delineare, from de- ‘out, completely’ + lineare (from linea ‘line’).

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   • 1. delineator noun

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   What does the word delineated mean?

   • The word delineated can describe something — like a diagram or map — that was literally drawn clearly. More often, you will hear the word in relation to something less tangible — like how a character in a novel is delineated, or depicted, by an author, or a politician who gave a speech in which her position was delineated, or defined.

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   What does it mean if you delineate a border?

   • If you delineate a border, you say exactly where it is going to be. ...an agreement to delineate the border. [VERB noun] ...differences in the delineation of the provincial borders. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Is there a line in the middle of delineate?

   • Though you pronounce it duh-LIN-ee-ate, there is a "line" in the middle of delineate. This might help you remember that to delineate is to out line and define something in detail or with an actual marking of lines and boundaries. When you create an outline for a paper it usually summarizes what you will detail later.

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   What is the difference between delineate and define?

   • Delineate is to sketch out, draw or trace an outline, while define is to determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly. In computing and programming, delineate is not a term used, but rather define is a keyword or instruction used to determine the meaning or nature of a variable or function.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › delineateDELINEATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Delineate means to describe or mark the edge of something, or to describe something completely. Learn how to use this formal verb with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     DELINEATE meaning: 1. to describe or mark the edge of...

   • Znaczenie Delineate, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DELINEATE definicja: 1. to describe or mark the edge of...

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     DELINEATE translate: 描述;勾畫. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Delimitation

     DELIMITATION definition: 1. the marking or describing of the...

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     DELINQUENCY definition: 1. behaviour, especially of a young...

   • Delineate in Spanish

     DELINEATE translate: Definir, Delinear. Learn more in the...

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   Delineate means to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail, or to indicate or represent by drawn or painted lines. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for delineate.

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   Though you pronounce it duh-LIN-ee-ate, there is a "line" in the middle of delineate. This might help you remember that to delineate is to outline and define something in detail or with an actual marking of lines and boundaries.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › delineateDELINEATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Delineate means to describe or define something in detail, or to draw or sketch its outline. Learn more about its word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage in sentences from Collins Dictionary.

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   Delineate means to describe or mark the edge of something, or to describe something completely, including details. Learn how to use this formal verb with examples and translations in different languages.

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   Delineate means to trace the outline of, sketch, or represent pictorially, or to portray in words with precision. Learn the origin, usage, and derived forms of delineate from Dictionary.com.

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    Delineate means to describe, draw or explain something in detail. Learn how to use this formal verb with examples, synonyms and pronunciation tips.