definition of
delineate

[1] #1 delineate v. [define] show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object". wn

[2] #2 delineate v. [specify, define, delimit, delimitate] determine the essential quality of. wn

[3] #3 delineate v. [limn, outline] trace the shape of. wn

[4] #4 delineate v. [trace, draw, line, describe] make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand". wn

[5] #5 delineate v. describe in vivid detail. wn