delineation
gb/dɪlˌɪniˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪlˌɪniˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
körülhatárolás, elhatárolás, leírás, ábrázolás, lehatárolás, körvonalazás
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
elhatárolás
C1
Usage pattern:
delineation of [something]; delineation between [things]
The contract includes a clear delineation of each partner's responsibilities.
A szerződés világosan meghatározza az egyes partnerek felelősségi köreit.
There is little delineation between public and private life on social media.
A közösségi médiában alig van elhatárolás a nyilvános és a magánélet között.
The report calls for better delineation of federal and state powers.
Learner examples
We need a clear delineation of the team's roles.
Szükség van a csapat szerepeinek világos körülhatárolására.
There is no clear delineation between work time and free time.
Nincs egyértelmű elhatárolás a munkaidő és a szabadidő között.
Common mistake:
More formal than separation or definition; it is often followed by of or between.
Meaning
clear definition of boundaries
Collocations
clear delineation
|careful delineation
|strict delineation
|delineation of roles
|delineation of responsibilities
|delineation of duties
|delineation of boundaries
|delineation of authority
|delineation between
Synonyms
demarcation (emphasizes setting a dividing line or boundary)
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definition (more general and common; less formal)
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distinction (emphasizes the difference between things)
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separation (more everyday; may imply physical or practical division)
Antonyms
blurring (a loss or absence of clear boundaries or distinctions)
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overlap (shared area or responsibility rather than clear separation)
Themes
business
|organizations
|law
|academic
Definition
a clear statement of where one thing ends and another begins, or what each person is responsible for
the act or result of clearly defining the limits, boundaries, responsibilities, or differences between things
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
delineation of [someone/something]
Critics praised the novel's careful delineation of the two sisters' personalities.
A kritikusok méltatták a regényben a két nővér személyiségének aprólékos ábrázolását.
The article offers a useful delineation of the problem and its causes.
A cikk hasznos, világos leírást ad a problémáról és annak okairól.
Her lecture was less a history than a delineation of the movement's main ideas.
Learner examples
The book gives a clear delineation of the main character.
A könyv világosan rajzolja meg a főszereplőt.
The report includes a detailed delineation of the issue.
A jelentés részletes leírást tartalmaz a problémáról.
Common mistake:
This is a formal word; in everyday speech, description or portrayal is usually more natural.
Meaning
detailed description or portrayal
Collocations
detailed delineation
|precise delineation
|vivid delineation
|subtle delineation
|delineation of character
|delineation of symptoms
|delineation of the problem
|delineation of ideas
Synonyms
description (more common and neutral)
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portrayal (often used for art, literature, or media representations)
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depiction (can refer to words or images; slightly formal)
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characterization (especially about how a person or character is presented)
Antonyms
misrepresentation (a false or misleading portrayal rather than an accurate one)
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omission (leaving details out rather than describing them)
Themes
writing
|literature
|academic
|communication
Definition
a careful and detailed description of a person, subject, or situation
a detailed description or portrayal of someone or something, especially one that makes its features clear
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
lehatárolás
C1
körvonalazás
C1
Usage pattern:
delineation of [an area/object/boundary]
The map shows the delineation of the proposed flood zone.
A térkép a tervezett árvízi övezet lehatárolását mutatja.
Satellite images help with the delineation of urban areas.
A műholdképek segítenek a városi területek lehatárolásában.
Accurate delineation of the tumor is important before radiation treatment.
Learner examples
The map shows the delineation of the new boundary.
A térkép az új határvonal kijelölését mutatja.
The software helps with the delineation of shapes in an image.
A szoftver segít a képen látható alakzatok körvonalazásában.
Common mistake:
In technical writing, delineation can mean mapping a boundary, not just describing something in words.
Meaning
drawing or mapping an outline
Collocations
boundary delineation
|floodplain delineation
|wetland delineation
|shoreline delineation
|tumor delineation
|image delineation
|map delineation
|site delineation
|precise delineation
|automated delineation
Synonyms
outlining (more everyday; emphasizes drawing the edge)
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tracing (emphasizes following an existing line or shape)
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mapping (emphasizes recording an area or boundary on a map)
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rendering (emphasizes visual representation, often in design or imaging)
Antonyms
erasure (removing an outline or mark rather than making one)
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obscuring (making an outline unclear rather than showing it clearly)
Themes
maps
|design
|science
|medicine
|technology
Definition
the process of showing the exact shape or edge of something on a map, image, or diagram
the act or result of drawing, tracing, or mapping the outline, shape, or extent of something
Grammar
Dictionary form
delineation
IPA
GB/dɪlˌɪniˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪlˌɪniˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
de - lin - eation (3 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: delineation
- Plural: delineation, delineations
Expressions
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