delineation

noun
UK: /dɪˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
US: /dɪˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of describing or marking something clearly.

    1. The delineation of the property line was done carefully.
    2. His detailed delineation of the character's motivations made the story compelling.

  2. A representation of something using lines or outlines in art or design.

    1. The artist's delineation was simple but effective.
    2. The architect's precise delineation of the building's facade was impressive.

Synonyms

description outline portrayal sketch definition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delineation" in English means: The act of describing or marking something clearly., A representation of something using lines or outlines in art or design..

The phonetic transcription of "delineation" is /dɪˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /dɪˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delineation": description, outline, portrayal, sketch, definition.

Example usage of "delineation": "The delineation of the property line was done carefully.". More examples on the page.