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Definition of Delineation
1. Noun. A graphic or vivid verbal description. "The pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"
Generic synonyms: Description, Verbal Description
Specialized synonyms: Epithet, Portrait, Portraiture, Portrayal
Derivative terms: Characterise, Delineate, Delineate, Depict, Depict
2. Noun. A drawing of the outlines of forms or objects.
Specialized synonyms: Animalization
Generic synonyms: Drawing
Derivative terms: Delineate, Delineate, Delineate
3. Noun. Representation by drawing or painting etc.
Generic synonyms: Pictorial Representation, Picturing
Specialized synonyms: Portraiture
Derivative terms: Delineate, Delineate, Delineate, Depict, Portray
Definition of Delineation
1. n. The act of representing, portraying, or describing, as by lines, diagrams, sketches, etc.; drawing an outline; as, the delineation 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.
Definition of Delineation
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Medical Definition of Delineation
1. 1. The act of representing, portraying, or describing, as by lines, diagrams, sketches, etc.; drawing an outline; as, the delineation of a scene or face; in drawing and engraving, representation by means of lines, as distinguished from representation by means of tints shades; accurate and minute representation, as distinguished from art that is careless of details, or subordinates them excessively. 2. A delineated picture; representation; sketch; description in words. "Their softest delineations of female beauty." (W. Irving) Synonym: Sketch, portrait, outline. See Sketch. Origin: L. Delineatio: cf. F. Delineation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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