[
UK
/dɪlɪnˈiːʃən/
]
[ US /dɪˌɫɪniˈeɪʃən/ ]
[ US /dɪˌɫɪniˈeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
- a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
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a graphic or vivid verbal description
too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters
the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland - representation by drawing or painting etc
How To Use delineation In A Sentence
- The delicate delineations of each square of metal leaf create subtle patterns.
- A little more delineation between the two sides of the character would have further advanced what was a fair portrayal.
- In their place would come themes, ending the rigid delineation of topics.
- To my ears, the DTS track sounds tighter and with better delineation between the channels.
- This reflects the general insulation of the community, where there are specific delineations between northern and southern Thais and where intercommunity outreach with other groups has been almost nonexistent.
- He displays no power whatever in delineation of character. Review
- In general, one's position in an organization, one's salary ranking in that organization and one's value/replaceability in that organization all lead to a delineation of power or powerlessness. Audience Weighs In On Brett Farve, Black 'Girl Power'
- Open water falling within the delineation was discounted, but mire and swamp forest were not.
- The delineation of built-up areas will define the areas where countryside policies apply.
- The southern delineation follows the habitat transition from cerrado shrubland to moist forest, each with distinctive species assemblages. Maranhão Babaçu forests
