delineate vs outline

delineate is not a noun while outline is a noun.

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

As verbs, delineate and outline are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of delineate include limn.

delineate (noun)	outline (noun)
	a schematic or preliminary plan
	a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
	the line that appears to bound an object

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

delineate (verb)	outline (verb)
describe in vivid detail	describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
make a mark or lines on a surface	trace the shape of
trace the shape of	draw up an outline or sketch for something
determine the essential quality of
show the form or outline of