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Delineate

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Precision RequiredPlay
Used when details must be accurate or methodical, often in academic or technical contexts. SlideThe architect outlined plans to delineate the new city plaza's dimensions.
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Clarify ProcessesPlay
Helpful for explaining steps in a process or stages in a plan. SlideThe instructions delineate how to assemble the bookshelf section by section.
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Avoid VaguenessPlay
Acts as a cue that vague descriptions aren’t enough. SlideThe teacher asked the student to delineate the reasons for the experiment's results.