#1 delineation n. [word picture, word-painting, depiction, picture, characterization, characterisation] a graphic or vivid verbal description; "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". wn #2 delineation n. [depiction, limning, line drawing] a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects. wn #3 delineation n. [depiction, portrayal] representation by drawing or painting etc. wn