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delineate in German

delineate in German is umreißen, skizzieren, schildern — delineate means to draw the outer shape or outline of something.

delineate in German

umreißen
verb
To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.
skizzieren
verb
To depict, represent with pictures.
schildern
verb
To describe or depict with words or gestures.
abgrenzen
verb
To outline or mark out.

What does "delineate" mean?

  1. verb To draw the outer shape or outline of something.
    "Bellmark delineated the space and began to dig. After clearing to about a foot deep he paused."
  2. verb To show something using pictures or images.
  3. verb To explain or show something using words or actions.
  4. verb To show the boundaries or main shape of something.
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delineate in a sentence

  • Bellmark delineated the space and began to dig. After clearing to about a foot deep he paused.

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What is "delineate" in German?
"delineate" in German is umreißen, skizzieren, schildern. delineate means: To draw the outer shape or outline of something.
Are there other ways to say "delineate" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "delineate": umreißen, skizzieren, schildern, abgrenzen.
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