delineation
pronunciation
How to pronounce delineation in British English:
UK [dɪˌlɪnɪ'eɪʃn]
How to pronounce delineation in American English:
US [dɪˌlɪnɪ'eɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a graphic or vivid verbal description
- a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
- representation by drawing or painting etc
Word Origin
- delineation (n.)
- 1560s, native formation from delineate, or else from Latin delineationem (nominative delineatio) "sketch, description," noun of action from past participle stem of delineare (see delineate).
Example
- 1. Intriguingly , he argues as have other new urbanists for stripping some roadways of signage and mode delineation .
- 2. Delineation of a high-risk group could facilitate preention strategies .
- 3. Delineation of relative concentrating area of seismic event .
- 4. Consistent target delineation -- one essential step for a successful trial for radiation therapy in lung cancer .
- 5. The delineation of polymetallic ore-forming prospective areas in southwest henan based on regional gravity and magentic anomalies .