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Meaning of the word delineate in English

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delineate

US /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
UK /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
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Verb

1.

describe or portray (something) precisely

Example:
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The architect delineated the building's features in the blueprint.
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The report clearly delineates the responsibilities of each department.
Synonym:
describeportraydepictsketchoutline
2.

indicate the exact position of (a border or boundary)

Example:
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The surveyor's task was to delineate the property lines.
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A fence was built to delineate the garden from the rest of the yard.
Synonym:
demarcatemark outdefineoutline
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