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delineate

/dɪˈlɪneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does delineate mean?

verb

To describe or represent the shape or outline of something, or to make something clear or distinct. To mark or indicate the boundaries or limits of something.

Example

"The artist's skill allowed her to delineate the intricate details of the sculpture."

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