delineated

Everyday

1. (formal) Described or explained clearly and in detail: «The rules are clearly delineated in the handbook». tree →
2. Marked out with lines or edges, so the limits are clear: «The pitch is delineated by white lines». tree →
3. (art) Drawn or outlined: «a delineated shape». tree →

In the lessons

In geography and maps, borders, fields and areas are delineated (marked out). In school instructions and reports, responsibilities or steps are «clearly delineated». In science diagrams, parts are delineated with labels and lines. Phrases: «clearly delineated», «sharply delineated», «well delineated».

Examples

• The car park spaces are delineated with yellow paint. tree →
• Each person's job was clearly delineated on the poster. tree →
• On the map, the national park is delineated in green. tree →
• The mountains were sharply delineated against the sunset. tree →
• The rules of the game are delineated in the booklet. tree →
• The artist delineated the face with a few quick strokes. tree →

Note

Formal. Verb: delineate, delineates, delineated, delineating; said «dih-LIN-ee-ate». Noun: «delineation». It comes from Latin «linea», a line. In everyday speech, say «marked out», «set out» or «described».