English dictionary

delineation

/d/I/,l/I/n/i/'/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a graphic or vivid verbal description

noun.communication

Synonyms characterisation characterization depiction picture word picture word-painting

Source: WordNet 3.0
a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects

noun.artifact

Synonyms depiction limning line drawing

Source: WordNet 3.0
representation by drawing or painting etc

noun.act

Synonyms depiction portrayal

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of representing, portraying, or describing, as by lines, diagrams, sketches, etc.; drawing an outline; as, the <i>delineation</i> 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.

noun

Source: webster1913