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delineation

delineation

1 6.8
A clear description that shows how something looks or feels
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛlɪˈneɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : descripción detallada
  • The report included a detailed delineation of the company's financial performance, highlighting key areas of growth and concern.
  • a clear delineation
  • the delineation of character

And a question I have is if still the the DSMV is sort of the official delineation of of what a mental illness is.

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Examples

  • Finally, successful advocacy always involves delineation of rights and responsibilities.

    Academic text (1993)
  • To address this question, some delineation of scope is called for.

    Academic text (1996)
  • This last delineation may seem obvious, but it's it's no small thing.

  • I want to suggest some delineation here and some reservations.

  • Indeed, every human activity or experience to some degree affects the delineation of a home context.

    Academic text (1995)
  • You must ask yourself this: Does each passage of dialogue define or at least contribute to the delineation of character?

    Academic text (2009)
  • We must find language and frameworks to provide clear and helpful delineations.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Each composition provides a concise delineation of the most important and characteristic nuances of its raaga.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The likenesses are said to be wonderfully correct in their delineations of the human countenance and require only fifteen or twenty seconds in their execution.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The teacher provided a clear delineation of the project's requirements, making it easier for students to understand what was expected.

Synonyms

picture
vsdelineation
279 2.0

A clear image in your mind of something

is a detailed or vivid word based description rather than only an image
characterization
vsdelineation
  • US
64 4.4

A description of the main qualities of a person or thing in a clear, detailed way

is centered on vivid verbal description rather than creating a personality portrait
depiction
vsdelineation
25 4.4

A description using words that shows what something is like

is a detailed verbal description rather than a simple label
exposition
vsdelineation
16 5.5

A clear explanation of an idea or subject that makes it easy to understand

is more about vivid sensory description than analytical explanation
specification
vsdelineation
12 4.4

Giving clear details so others understand

is a vivid or detailed verbal depiction rather than precise technical listing
explication
vsdelineation
  • Literature
2 8.1

A clear, detailed explanation that helps you understand a text or idea

focuses on vivid word description rather than interpretive analysis
word picture
vsdelineation
  • Literature
2 4.2

A clear description that makes you imagine a scene

focuses more on overall detailed description than just the image
elucidation
vsdelineation
  • Formal
1 6.5

An explanation that makes something clear and easy to understand

is more about creating a vivid descriptive image than clarifying meaning
vivid imagery
vsdelineation
  • Literature
1 4.0

Words that make a clear strong picture in your mind

is about detailed verbal description rather than only visual effect
verbal description
vsdelineation
1 4.2

An explanation of something using words rather than pictures

is more vivid and detailed in wording than a plain verbal statement
detailing
vsdelineation
1 4.1

A full description that gives all the important facts

is about vivid or broad description rather than listing minor specifics
word-painting
vsdelineation
  • Literature
7.4

A description in words that makes you imagine something clearly

is a detailed or vivid verbal account rather than a plain explanation
particularization
vsdelineation
8.8

Giving a detailed description of one example

is focused on vivid general description rather than one specific case

Antonyms

57 6.3

A lack of clear meaning that allows people to understand it in different ways

5 7.4

Hard to understand or see, making people feel confused

How Detailed

delineation
  • Formal
1 6.8
depiction
25 4.4
description
549 1.0
account
466 3.0
outline
59 2.7
summary
397 2.7

Surface Forms

delineation singular
delineations plural

Morphology

delineation = delineate (semi-transparent) = de + line + ation

The noun is a standard nominalization of the verb 'delineate' formed with '-ation'.

Etymology

Delineation comes from Latin parts de- and linea, where linea means 'line' and is the same root as the English word line. A helpful way to remember the meaning 'a detailed description' is to imagine 'drawing' a clear line with words, so a delineation is a careful description that makes a clear picture for the reader.