1. Describe in vivid detail
   "The report delineated the steps of the scientific process"
    
2. Show the form or outline of
   "The tree was clearly delineated by the light";
   - define
    
3. Trace the shape of
   "The architect delineated the building's structure";
   - limn, outline
    
4. Make a mark or lines on a surface
   "The artist delineated the figure with quick strokes";
   - trace, draw, line, describe
    
5. Determine the essential quality of
   "The committee delineated the boundaries of the nature reserve";
   - specify, define, delimit, delimitate

1. Represented accurately or precisely
   "The delineate boundaries of the property were clearly marked on the map";
   - delineated

Derived forms: delineating, delineates, delineated

See also: depicted, described, diagrammatic, diagrammatical, pictured, portrayed

Type of: ascertain, depict, describe, determine, draw, find, find out, mark, show