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delineation

[dih-lin-ee-ey-shuhn] / dɪˌlɪn iˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
drawing
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Advocates say other cities have bifurcated offices, and splitting it could reduce conflict and provide a clear delineation of roles.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

One charm of this gorgeously illustrated book is the absence of a clear delineation between what happened and what Mr. Derman allows himself to imagine happened.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

What has changed is the delineation between public and private, who can broadcast their innermost lives to the world, and whose innermost lives garner the world’s interest.

From Slate Sep. 10, 2025

"Today, precise state-led strikes, backed by central paramilitary forces, have changed the game. While paramilitary held the ground, state forces gathered intelligence and launched targeted operations. It was clear role delineation and coordination," he said.

From BBC May 27, 2025

This is a gentle delineation, is it not, reader?

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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