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Delineating

To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

📖 Definitions of "Delineating"

verb
  1. 1

    To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

  2. 2

    To depict, represent with pictures.

  3. 3

    To describe or depict with words or gestures.

  4. 4

    To outline or mark out.

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outlineverb(transitive) To draw an outline of; to describe.
delimitateverbTo delimit, especially in the computing sense.
limnverb(transitive, also figuratively) To draw or paint; to delineate.
delimitverb(transitive, literal, figurative) To mark or fix the limits of.
diagrammaticaldiagrammatic
diagrammaticIn the form of a diagram.
drawverbSenses relating to exerting force or pulling.
describeverb(transitive) To represent in words.
defineverbTo state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
specifyverb(transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
traceverb(transitive) To follow the trail of.
lineverb(transitive) To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
paintedCoated with paint.
picturedrepresented by a picture
drawn(of a person or person's face) Appearing tired and unwell, as from stress; haggard.
depictedrepresented graphically by sketch or design or lines
describedrepresented in words especially with sharpness and detail
portrayedrepresented graphically by sketch or design or lines
representedrepresented accurately or precisely
boundingnounThe act of one who bounds or leaps.

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