delineate
verbformal/dɨlinjˈaɾ/medium
de·li·ne·ar
Definition
To trace or define the outlines, main aspects, or plan of something; to sketch out.
The architect began by delineating the main lines of the new building.
The report delineates the main measures to be taken in the coming months.
Common collocations
delineate a plandelineate a strategydelineate the contoursdelineate objectives
Etymology
Do latim 'delineare' ('traçar linhas').