What is the difference between delimit and delineate?

Delineate is a synonym of delimit.

is that delimit is to mark or fix the limits of while delineate is to sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

(en verb)

To mark or fix the limits of.

To demarcate.

Data items in the computer file were delimited by commas.

The square brackets delimit the list, and individual elements are separated by commas.

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(delineat)

To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

To depict, represent with pictures.

To describe or depict with words or gestures.

To outline or mark out.

* (to mark the limits or boundaries) (l), (l), (l)

* (l) * (l) * (l)

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