delineation

/dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of describing or showing something in detail.
    • The contract included a clear delineation of each person's duties.
    • The artist's delineation of the landscape was incredibly precise.
    • His delineation of the problem helped everyone understand it better.
  2. A drawing or outline that shows the shape or features of something.
    • The ancient map was a rough delineation of the coastline.
    • The architect's delineation showed every window and door.
    • She made a quick delineation of the flower in her sketchbook.
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