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delineate vs determine

determine vs delineate

delineate is an adjective but determine is not an adjective.

delineate and determine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delineate No Yes Yes No
determine No No Yes No
As verbs, determine is a hyponym of delineate; that is, determine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than delineate:
  • delineate: determine the essential quality of
  • determine: fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
Other hyponyms of delineate include redefine.
delineate (adjective) determine (adjective)
represented accurately or precisely
delineate (verb) determine (verb)
describe in vivid detail reach, make, or come to a decision about something
make a mark or lines on a surface fix conclusively or authoritatively
trace the shape of shape or influence; give direction to
determine the essential quality of fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
show the form or outline of establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
decide upon or fix definitely
settle conclusively; come to terms
Difference between delineate and determine

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