Definitions for delineation

Definitions for (noun) delineation

Main entry: portrayal, delineation, depiction

Definition: representation by drawing or painting etc


Main entry: delineation, depiction, limning, line drawing

Definition: a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects


Main entry: characterisation, characterization, delineation, depiction, word picture, word-painting, picture

Definition: a graphic or vivid verbal description

Usage: too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures; the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland; the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters


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