delineate
intermediateB1/dɪˈlɪniˌeɪt/ · de-lin-e-ate
to describe or portray something precisely or in detail.
Meanings
to describe or portray something precisely or in detail.
کسی چیز کی صحیح یا تفصیلی وضاحت کرنا۔
تفصیل کرنا
tafseel karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- delineate the boundaries
- delineate the steps
- delineate the features
Example Sentences
The architect will delineate the design of the new building.
معمار نئی عمارت کے ڈیزائن کی تفصیل کرے گا۔
Ma'amar nayi imarat ke design ki tafseel kare ga.
It is essential to delineate the roles of each team member.
ہر ٹیم کے رکن کے کردار کی وضاحت کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Har team ke rukn ke kirdar ki wazahat karna zaroori hai.
The report will delineate the impact of climate change on agriculture.
رپورٹ آب و ہوا کی تبدیلی کے زراعت پر اثرات کی وضاحت کرے گی۔
Report aab-o-hawa ki tabdeeli ke zara'at par asraat ki wazahat kare gi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'line' in delineate, which relates to outlining facts or features.
Imagine an artist drawing a detailed outline of a landscape.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ تم کیا ہو تم خود ہی کو بیان کرو تو اور کیا ہو
Har aik baat pe kehte ho tum ke tum kya ho Tum khud hi ko bayan karo to aur kya ho
You say something about everything; what are you? Describe yourself, and what more is there?
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں بات واضح ہو، وہاں کچھ چھپانا نہیں ہوتا۔
Jahan baat wazeh ho, wahan kuch chhupana nahi hota.
Where the matter is clear, nothing is hidden.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "delineare" — to define or outline
First known use: 17th century
The term 'delineate' originated from the Latin word 'delineare', which combined 'de', meaning 'down, away', and 'lineare', meaning 'to draw a line'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century.