delineate
/dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/
de · lin · e · ate
dɪ · ˈlɪn · i · ˌeɪt
English Definition
v. to describe or portray something precisely
Significado en Español
delinear, describir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mô tả, vẽ phác thảo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(strengthen) + line + ate → plan carefully → delineate, describe.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “delineate”?
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A
confuse
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B
describe
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C
ignore
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D
misinterpret
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B — describe.
“delineate” means v. to describe or portray something precisely
Common questions about “delineate”
What does “delineate” mean?
delineate — v. to describe or portray something precisely. In Chinese: v. 描绘，描写.
How do you pronounce “delineate”?
delineate is pronounced /dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · lin · e · ate.
Is “delineate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. delineate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “delineate”?
de(strengthen) + line + ate → plan carefully → delineate, describe.
