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delineare

to outline

verb deh-lee-neh-AH-reh Less Common

Origin: Latin delineare, from linea, line

Also means

to define

Usage Note

Delineare is used both literally (to draw an outline) and figuratively (delineare una strategia = to outline a strategy). The reflexive delinearsi means 'to take shape / emerge': si delinea una soluzione (a solution is taking shape). Conjugates regularly (-are).

Examples

"Il presidente ha delineato il nuovo piano."

Natural Translation

The president outlined the new plan.

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