delineation
UK/di.lini'eiʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The act of describing or marking something out precisely; a depiction or outline.
清晰描述或界定的行为；描绘，轮廓。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde-down, away, reversal
+
-ateto make, having
+
-ionact, process, state
=delineation
The noun of delineate (de- + line + -ation): the act or result of drawing the lines around something — a clear marking-out or depiction.
Root line still carries 17 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The map provides a precise delineation of the new districts.
- 2.
His delineation of the problem was admirably clear.