delineation
noun
de·lin·ea·tion
di-ˌli-nē-ˈā-shən 
dē-
1
: the act of outlining or representing something with lines or words : the act of delineating
the delineation of a scene
… the delineation of the territories allotted to the seven tribes of Israel …—
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: something made by delineating
a photographic delineation of low life—T. S. Eliot
T. S. EliotExamples of delineation in a Sentence
his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes
a finely wrought delineation of a young woman's first experience with romantic love
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Humans love sharp delineations, but the universe is under no obligation to obey them.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
Within the public domain, there is further delineation between market participants, depending on the liquidity of their stock and the accompanying derivatives market.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
But Stranger is more than a bravura display to recall Chantal Akerman or Béla Tarr—its command of space and movement set the stage for an actor’s showcase and master class in narrative delineation that confirms Yang as one of China’s most exciting up-and-coming cinematic talents.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
However, the framework creates a clear delineation of when to consider partnership, delivering greater customer value and creating stickiness for the SaaS product, and improving the lifetime value of the customer.
—Anshul Kumar, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
Within the public domain, there is further delineation between market participants, depending on the liquidity of their stock and the accompanying derivatives market.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
But Stranger is more than a bravura display to recall Chantal Akerman or Béla Tarr—its command of space and movement set the stage for an actor’s showcase and master class in narrative delineation that confirms Yang as one of China’s most exciting up-and-coming cinematic talents.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
However, the framework creates a clear delineation of when to consider partnership, delivering greater customer value and creating stickiness for the SaaS product, and improving the lifetime value of the customer.
—Anshul Kumar, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for delineation
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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delineation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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