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 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