delineation

Plural: delineations

Noun

• a graphic or vivid verbal description
• a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
• representation by drawing or painting etc
• The act of delineating; depiction.
• An image of the outline of an object.
• A graphic verbal description.

Synonyms

characterisation, characterization, depiction, limning, line drawing, picture, portrayal, word picture, word-painting