Delineator

Quick meaning: Delineator is a noun meaning One who, or that which, delineates.

Meaning

One who, or that which, delineates.

More Meanings

1. A device to aid in the delineation of something.
2. Any of various jobs that involve delineation, especially that of technical details.
3. (computing) Synonym of delimiter.
4. (grammar) A suffix used in some Melanesian languages that acts like a determiner and signals that the noun to which it is attached can be used as an agent.

Example Sentences

Importantly, flow becomes the breath delineator that allows accurate calculations of all breath parameters.

For example, in many situations the imperative of tension and a delineator of conflict may require that the hero be captured.

The application of the principle of the delineator to such cases was very simple, but it would be difficult and perhaps useless to construct a delineator for a case where four or five wheels were running over the span.

The delineator consists of an upright frame-work of wood, into which is placed a sheet of transparent glass; upon this a piece of the patentee's prepared material, also transparent, is placed, which serves instead of papter for the draughtsman.

Word Forms

• delineators

Synonyms for delineator

Depending on context, synonyms include delimiter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include delimitator, demarcator, outliner, definer, distinguisher, denoter.

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