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DELINEATION Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word delineation. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word delineation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DELINEATION

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depiction
nounn
noun

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

• a representation by picture or portraiture

• a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects

• representation by drawing or painting etc

picture
nounn
noun

• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

• a clear and telling mental image

• a situation treated as an observable object

• illustrations used to decorate or explain a text

• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

• the visible part of a television transmission

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

• a typical example of some state or quality

• a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

verb

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• show in, or as in, a picture

portrayal
nounn
noun

• a word picture of a person's appearance and character

• acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

• a representation by picture or portraiture

• any likeness of a person, in any medium

• representation by drawing or painting etc

chart
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a visual display of information

• a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea

• (usually plural) a listing of best-selling recorded music

verb

• make a chart of

• plan in detail

• represent by means of a graph

description
nounn
noun

• a statement that represents something in words

• the act of describing something

• sort or variety

design
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

• an arrangement scheme

• something intended as a guide for making something else

• a decorative or artistic work

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

• the creation of something in the mind

verb

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

• create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

• create designs

• conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

• intend or have as a purpose

diagram
nounn
noun

• a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

verb

• make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed

illustration
nounn
noun

• artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

• showing by example

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

• a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used to make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand

image
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an iconic mental representation

• (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world

• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

• a standard or typical example

• language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

• someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)

• (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined

• the general impression that something (a person or organization or product) presents to the public

• a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

verb

• render visible, as by means of MRI

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

outline
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the line that appears to bound an object

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• trace the shape of

rendering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

• an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

• the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

• a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

• a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall

• perspective drawing of an architect's design

• giving in acknowledgment of obligation

representation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

• a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

• the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

• the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

• a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

• a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract

• a performance of a play

• a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

• the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

• an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

sketch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• preliminary drawing for later elaboration

• a brief literary description

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

verb

• make a sketch of

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

characterisation
nounn
noun

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

• the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

characterization
nounn
noun

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

• the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

• acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

limning
verbv
noun

• a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects

word-painting
nounn
noun

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

line drawing
nounn
noun

• a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects

word picture
nounn
noun

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

Best Hypernyms For DELINEATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for delineation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
description depiction drawing illustration image picturing portrayal presentation rendering representation
Phrases (2)
pictorial representationverbal description

Alternatives for DEPICTION

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