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delineate

/dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/verb

To draw, trace, or mark out the outline or boundaries of something.

Example sentences

  • “The map clearly delineates the edges of the national park.”
  • “White lines delineate the parking spaces in the lot.”

Formal; reports delineate responsibilities or boundaries. The word contains 'line', a built-in memory aid.

Synonyms for delineate

  • outline
  • mark out
  • define
  • demarcate
  • trace

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