De·lin·e·ate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Delineated; p. pr. & vb. n. Delineating.]
  1. To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation.
     Adventurous to delineate nature's form.   --Akenside.
  2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe.
     Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy.   --Walpole.
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  delineated
       adj : represented accurately or precisely [syn: represented, delineate]
             [ant: undelineated]