silhouetting

verb

Definition of silhouettingnext
present participle of silhouette
as in tracing
to draw or make apparent the outline of in the photograph the majestic mountain is strikingly silhouetted against the setting sun

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  1. tracing
  2. defining
  3. outlining
Verb
  • Health experts cite as main culprits for the increase waning vaccination rates and a loss of broad immunity tracing to coronavirus lockdown protocols.
    Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This might involve techniques like distributed tracing to understand the end-to-end flow of transactions, real-time anomaly detection to identify emerging trends and patterns, and incident response to quickly diagnose and mitigate issues.
    Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of tracing
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  • Clearly defining your goals ensures your data strategy supports your broader business objectives.
    Chris O'Neill, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of defining
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  • Kick-starting an effective partnership starts with outlining core goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
    Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlining
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Thesaurus Entries Near silhouetting

silhouettes

silhouetting

silken

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