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as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes
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as in description
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
a finely wrought delineation of a young couple's first experience with love and loss
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Recent Examples of delineation
Newcastle have not clarified the exact hierarchical delineations of the new-look structure, but Hodges will technically answer more directly to Bunce than Howe, which represents a change.
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
In particular, the precise delineation of powers of the president and the government is a worthy goal and should be started as soon as possible.
—Marek Garztecki, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2015
The middle movement of the Second Quartet, which portrays heated arguments among four friends, needed a more characterful delineation of the clashing lines.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Originally intended as a Max original, the show shifted to HBO as part of a new content delineation plan.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
In particular, the precise delineation of powers of the president and the government is a worthy goal and should be started as soon as possible.
—Marek Garztecki, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2015
The middle movement of the Second Quartet, which portrays heated arguments among four friends, needed a more characterful delineation of the clashing lines.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Originally intended as a Max original, the show shifted to HBO as part of a new content delineation plan.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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The rest of the Pat Garrett soundtrack, however, is mostly pleasant but inconsequential instrumental sketches. 36.Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Police had a composite sketch of the person using the card, and after it was circulated, a tip led them to a 19-year-old woman living in a homeless shelter.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Both descriptions are consistent with Grossman’s reputation as a brash, savvy negotiator.Gabe Cohn, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, the United States fits that description.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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What are the Mega Millions drawing days? Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern time or 9 p.m. Arizona time.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions 02-20-51-56-67, Mega Ball: 19, Megaplier: 2 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 21 Dec. 2024
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The federal government issued $2 currency notes beginning in 1862, which first had a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the cover.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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The portraits Joseph took for the agency captured the dignity of the women at work on SS George Washington Carver, exactly what the propaganda agency wanted to show.April White, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
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The first time around, the series was hailed as a brutal critique of economic exploitation and capitalist society thanks to its depiction of the contestants’ backstories, as well as its focus on how the economically downtrodden are treated by others regardless of the reason for their circumstances.Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, its hilariously relatable depiction of Yuletide chaos has made Christmas Vacation a beloved holiday staple.John Russell, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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As beloved as Menken’s work is, the Disney Princess franchise has faced considerable criticism for its portrayal of young women, arguing that its heroines’ only goals are to find love.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Unlike the often-dystopian portrayals of AI, Mosscap embodies collaboration and humility, offering a refreshing perspective that invites us to rethink our relationship with technology.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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This illustration from the National Weather Service shows the tilt and rotation of the Earth on the winter and summer solstices, as well as the autumnal and vernal equinox marking the beginning of fall and spring.Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
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There are also little illustrations for tracking water intake and minutes of meditation and exercise.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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In preliminary tests, the model excels at three critical tasks: segmentation (dividing images into distinct anatomical parts), classification (categorizing images based on medical conditions), and visual localization (precisely identifying specific features like fractures or tumors).Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Footage and images from the scene match the scene shown in the Facebook video, showing the same small white plane in the same position on the side of the highway.Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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