delineate

[ dih-lin-ee-eyt ]
/ dɪˈlɪn iˌeɪt /

verb (used with object), de·lin·e·at·ed, de·lin·e·at·ing.

to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially: He delineated the state of Texas on the map with a red pencil.
to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care.

Origin of delineate

1550–60; < Latin dēlīneātus, equivalent to dē- de- + līneātus lineate

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British Dictionary definitions for delineating

delineate
/ (dɪˈlɪnɪˌeɪt) /

verb (tr)

to trace the shape or outline of; sketch
to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict
to portray in words, esp with detail and precision; describe

Derived forms of delineate

delineable, adjective delineation, noun delineative, adjective

Word Origin for delineate

C16: from Latin dēlīneāre to sketch out, from līnea line 1