delineare — meaning in English

English meaning

• delineate verb To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.
• outline noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
• sketch verb To make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.

Senses

delineare is used for these senses in English:

• sketch (ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.

delineate — full definition

1. verb To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.
2. verb To depict, represent with pictures.
3. verb To describe or depict with words or gestures.
4. verb To outline or mark out.

outline — full definition

1. noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
2. noun A summary that lays out the main points of something, such as a plan or piece of writing.
3. verb To describe the main points of something, or to draw its boundary.

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