delineator Definition
- 1a person or thing that delineates; a sketcher, writer, or translator
- 2a traffic sign, usually placed on the side of the road, that shows the direction and distance to towns, cities, etc.
Using delineator: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "delineator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
As a graphic designer, he worked as a delineator for the company's new product line.
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The delineator on the side of the road showed the distance to the next town.
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The book's delineator provided vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings.
delineator Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for delineator
- illustrator
- sketcher
- signpost
- marker
- cartographer
Phrases with delineator
a post with a traffic sign attached to it, used to indicate directions or distances
Example
The delineator post showed the way to the nearest gas station.
a person who translates written or spoken language from one language to another
Example
The language delineator helped the tourists communicate with the locals.
a person who creates sketches or illustrations for artistic purposes
Example
The artistic delineator drew beautiful sketches of the landscape.
Origins of delineator
from Latin 'delineare', meaning 'to sketch out'
Summary: delineator in Brief
A 'delineator' [dih-lin-ee-ey-ter] is a person or thing that sketches, writes, or translates. It can also refer to a traffic sign that shows directions and distances. Examples include 'As a graphic designer, he worked as a delineator for the company's new product line.' and 'The delineator on the side of the road showed the distance to the next town.'
