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/dɪlˌɪniˈeɪʃən/ Listen

noun

Delineation n.

The act of representing, portraying, or describing, as by lines, diagrams, sketches, etc.; drawing an outline; as, the delineation of a scene or face; in drawing and engraving, representation by means of lines, as distinguished from representation by means of tints and shades; accurate and minute representation, as distinguished from art that is careless of details, or subordinates them excessively.

A delineated picture; representation; sketch; description in words. "Their softest delineations of female beauty."

Synonyms: Sketch; portrait; outline. See Sketch.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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