delineate vs mark

mark vs delineate

delineate is not a noun while mark is a noun.

delineate is an adjective but mark is not an adjective.

delineate and mark both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
delineate	No	Yes	Yes	No
mark	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, mark is a hypernym of delineate; that is, mark is a word with a broader meaning than delineate:

delineate: make a mark or lines on a surface
mark: make or leave a mark on

delineate (noun)	mark (noun)
	something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
	an indication of damage
	a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
	the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
	a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
	a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
	a symbol of disgrace or infamy
	a distinguishing symbol
	a visible indication made on a surface
	a reference point to shoot at
	a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
	a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
	formerly the basic unit of money in Germany

delineate (adjective)	mark (adjective)
represented accurately or precisely

delineate (verb)	mark (verb)
describe in vivid detail	make or leave a mark on
make a mark or lines on a surface	insert punctuation marks into
trace the shape of	assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
determine the essential quality of	celebrate by some ceremony or observation
show the form or outline of	put a check mark on or near or next to
	be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
	make underscoring marks
	remove from a list
	designate as if by a mark
	establish as the highest level or best performance
	make small marks into the surface of
	mark with a scar
	attach a tag or label to
	notice or perceive
	to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

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