The meaning of DELINEATE is to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail. How to use delineate in a sentence.

DELINEATE definition: to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially. See examples of delineate used in a sentence.

delineate verb [T] (DESCRIBE) to describe something completely, including details:

If you delineate something such as an idea or situation, you describe it or define it, often in a lot of detail.

delineate (dɪˈlɪnɪˌeɪt) vb (tr) 1. to trace the shape or outline of; sketch 2. to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict

Definition of delineate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 24, 2025 · delineate (third-person singular simple present delineates, present participle delineating, simple past and past participle delineated) To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

You delineate the sections, or mark the heading lines, and when you write the details, you delineate the subject of each heading. So, to delineate is both to mark lines and to fill in the lines.

to portray or describe in words: He delineated a few of his proposals for the budget. de•lin•e•a•tion /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ n. [countable] delineations of new proposals. [uncountable] precise, careful …

The report clearly delineates the steps that must be taken. The characters in the story were carefully delineated.