Definitions for delineation

delineation de·lin·e·a·tion

Spelling: [dih-lin-ee-ey-shuh n]
IPA: /dɪˌlɪn iˈeɪ ʃən/

Delineation is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 666 anagrams from letters in delineation (adeeiilnnot).

Definitions for delineation

noun

  1. the act or process of delineating.
  2. a chart or diagram; sketch; rough draft.
  3. a description.

Origin of delineation

1560-70; Late Latin dēlīneātiōn- (stem of dēlīneātiō) a sketch, equivalent to Latin dēlīneāt(us) (see delineate) + -iōn- -ion

Examples for delineation

Another which says, We will have shade, and as much color and delineation as are consistent with it.

The delineation of Socrates in the Republic is not wholly consistent.

This was his black-board, designed to serve for the delineation of his journey.

They become a delineation of the non-sensuous, of the soul's progress of development.

The third, We will have delineation, and as much color and shade as are consistent with it.

delineation of the current U.S. obesity epidemic has been one of the main accomplishments of the CDC over the last decade.

His delineation of beauty was that which the eye cannot blame and the soul does not acknowledge.

There was yet a fifth combination which God used in the delineation of the universe.

The style is stilted, and there is no attempt at delineation of character.

Softness and decision, breadth and delineation, cannot co-exist in equal degrees.

Word Value for delineation
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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