delineate - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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to give an explanation in detail and with precisionto give an explanation in detail and with precision

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Third Person

delineates

Present Participle

delineating

Past Tense

delineated

Past Participle

delineated

1

to give an explanation in detail and with precision

The teacher will delineate the rules of the experiment for the students.
Yesterday, the expert delineated the complex process of creating the sculpture.
The guide will delineate the tour route at the beginning of the trip.
She has delineated her travel itinerary with exact timings and locations.
By the end of the session, the consultant will have delineated all the contract details.

2

to draw or trace lines on a surface

In the drawing class, students were taught how to delineate shadows to add depth to their sketches.
Maps often delineate country borders with bold lines to clarify territorial divisions.

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draw describe line trace

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trace the shape of

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4

determine the essential quality of

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specify delimitate define delimit

5

show the form or outline of

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