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Adjective: delineated  du'li-nee,ey-tid
  1. Represented accurately or precisely
    "The boundaries were clearly delineated on the map";
    - delineate [literary]
Verb: delineate  di'li-nee,eyt
  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

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

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