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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').

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