delineation

noun

de·lin·ea·tion di-ˌli-nē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce delineation (audio)

dē-

: the act of outlining or representing something with lines or words : the act of delineating

the delineation of a scene

… the delineation of the territories allotted to the seven tribes of Israel …

Adam Nicholson

: something made by delineating

a photographic delineation of low life

T. S. Eliot

delineative

di-ˈli-nē-ˌā-tiv How to pronounce delineation (audio)

dē-

adjective

Synonyms

cartoon
drawing
sketch

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Example Sentences

his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes a finely wrought delineation of a young woman's first experience with romantic love

Recent Examples on the Web Other culinary industries, however, are fraught with quality delineation.

Lisa Elbert, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2022 The property owners were referred to the city Building Department for further delineation.

Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 Segmentation is also much more than just the industry delineation.

John Hayes, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 That delineation has long informed both the player-recruitment and the player-retention strategies of teams across Europe.

New York Times, 14 July 2022 Since a wetland delineation report in January originally hinted at Fleet Farm's aspirations for a store in Muskego, the plan has taken a more definitive shape, including one surprise.

Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2022 An already controversial program, Operation Lone Star is now under increasing internal scrutiny for what critics are calling its unclear delineation of responsibilities, as well as insufficient training and resources for service members.

Amanda Su, ABC News, 23 June 2022 But with Buckingham Palace averse to designating him a regent, the delineation of his duties can become constitutionally tricky.

Mark Landler, New York Times, 4 June 2022 But with Buckingham Palace averse to designating him a regent, the delineation of his duties can become constitutionally tricky.

Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin dēlīneātiōn-, dēlīneātiō "description," from Latin dēlīneāre "to trace the outline of, delineate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	delineation
释义	delineation noun de·lin·ea·tion di-ˌli-nē-ˈā-shən dē- 1 : the act of outlining or representing something with lines or words : the act of delineating the delineation of a scene … the delineation of the territories allotted to the seven tribes of Israel … Adam Nicholson 2 : something made by delineating a photographic delineation of low life T. S. Eliot delineative di-ˈli-nē-ˌā-tiv dē- adjective Synonyms cartoon drawing sketch See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes a finely wrought delineation of a young woman's first experience with romantic love Recent Examples on the Web Other culinary industries, however, are fraught with quality delineation. Lisa Elbert, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2022 The property owners were referred to the city Building Department for further delineation. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 Segmentation is also much more than just the industry delineation. John Hayes, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 That delineation has long informed both the player-recruitment and the player-retention strategies of teams across Europe. New York Times, 14 July 2022 Since a wetland delineation report in January originally hinted at Fleet Farm's aspirations for a store in Muskego, the plan has taken a more definitive shape, including one surprise. Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2022 An already controversial program, Operation Lone Star is now under increasing internal scrutiny for what critics are calling its unclear delineation of responsibilities, as well as insufficient training and resources for service members. Amanda Su, ABC News, 23 June 2022 But with Buckingham Palace averse to designating him a regent, the delineation of his duties can become constitutionally tricky. Mark Landler, New York Times, 4 June 2022 But with Buckingham Palace averse to designating him a regent, the delineation of his duties can become constitutionally tricky. Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Late Latin dēlīneātiōn-, dēlīneātiō "description," from Latin dēlīneāre "to trace the outline of, delineate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action First Known Use 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1 delineation noun 1 as in depiction a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance depiction sketch drawing portrait illustration image outline contour representation cartoon caricature silhouette engraving blueprint etching likeness watercolor etch charcoal figure pastel doodle line drawing aquatint 2 as in description a vivid representation in words of someone or something a finely wrought delineation of a young couple's first experience with love and loss Synonyms & Similar Words description portrait portrayal depiction definition picture rendering sketch tale narrative vignette portraiture account illustration chronicle explanation story demonstration report explication anecdote clarification elucidation exposition exemplification yarn
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