delineation delineation /dɪˌlɪniːˈeɪʃən/

noun

1. () A graphic or vivid verbal description  ( characterisation [British] , depiction , word picture , characterization , delineation , picture , word-painting )
   a graphic or vivid verbal description
    Too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
   too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
    The author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
   the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
    The pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
   the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
   
2. Representation by drawing or painting etc  ( delineation , depiction , portrayal )
   representation by drawing or painting etc
   
3. A drawing of the outlines of forms or objects  ( delineation , depiction , limning , line drawing )
   a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects