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outlined region

[/ˈaʊtlaɪnd ˈriːdʒən/]
nounpl: outlined regions
região delineada
1. An area or territory whose boundaries are clearly marked or defined by lines, borders, or visual demarcation
The outlined region on the map shows the new administrative district.
A região delineada no mapa mostra o novo distrito administrativo.
2. In design or graphics, a selected area with a visible border or contour
The designer highlighted an outlined region to indicate the area for modification.
O designer destacou uma região delineada para indicar a área para modificação.
Synonyms
bounded areademarcated regiondefined territorybordered zonemarked area
Antonyms
unmarked regionundefined areaunbounded territory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região delineada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
região delimitada
Alternative usage, emphasizing delimitation
Portugal
região delineada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line around
mark out boundaries
define territorial limits
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