Delineation

[dɪ,lɪnɪ'eɪʃ(ə)n] or [dɪ,lɪnɪ'eʃən]

Definition

(noun.) a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects.

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Definition

(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.

(n.) A delineated picture; representation; sketch; description in words.

Editor: Lucia

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Sketch, design, outline, draught.[2]. Description, account, portrayal.

Checker: Sophia