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determine vs delineate

delineate vs determine

determine is not an adjective while delineate is an adjective.

determine and delineate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
determine No No Yes No
delineate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, delineate is a hypernym of determine; that is, delineate is a word with a broader meaning than determine:
  • determine: fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
  • delineate: determine the essential quality of
Other hypernyms of determine include define, delimit, delimitate, specify.
determine (adjective) delineate (adjective)
represented accurately or precisely
determine (verb) delineate (verb)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something describe in vivid detail
fix conclusively or authoritatively make a mark or lines on a surface
shape or influence; give direction to trace the shape of
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of determine the essential quality of
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study show the form or outline of
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 determine and delineate

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