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   outline

   /ˈaʊtlʌɪn/

   noun

   • 1. a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram: "the chalked outline of a human body" Similar silhouetteprofilefigureshapecontourformlinelineamentsdelineationconfigurationperimetercircumferencetracinglayoutframeworkskeletondiagramsketchartist's impression
   • ▪ the contours or bounds of an object: "the outlines of dockside warehouses standing sharp on the skyline"
   • ▪ a representation of a word in shorthand.
   • 2. a general description or plan showing the essential features of something but not the detail: "an outline of parliamentary procedure" Similar rough ideathumbnail sketch(quick) rundownabbreviated versionsummarysynopsisrésuméprecisabridgementabstractreductiondigestepitomeessencestorylinestoryboardmain pointsgistbonesbare bonesskeletondraftplansketchscheme

   verb

   • 1. draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of: "her eyes were darkly outlined with kohl" Similar silhouettedefinedemarcatedelimitmark offsketchdelineatetracepencil
   • 2. give a summary of: "she outlined the case briefly" Similar rough outsketch outblock outindicatetouch ondraftgive a thumbnail sketch ofgive a rough idea ofgive a quick rundown onsummarizeprecis

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › outlineOutline Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of OUTLINE is a line that marks the outer limits of an object or figure : boundary. How to use outline in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Outline.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOUTLINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OUTLINE definition: 1. the main shape or edge of something, without any details: 2. as a shape with an edge but…. Learn more.

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   noun. the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour. a drawing or sketch restricted to line without shading or modeling of form. a general sketch, account, or report, indicating only the main features, as of a book, subject, or project: an outline of medieval history; an outline of a speech.

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   verb. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of. “sketch the outline of the book” “ outline his ideas” synonyms: adumbrate, sketch. see more. Pronunciation.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOUTLINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a preliminary or schematic plan, draft, account, etc. 2. (usually plural) the important features of an argument, theory, work, etc. 3. the line by which an object or figure is or appears to be bounded. 4. a. a drawing or manner of drawing consisting only of external lines.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOUTLINE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   OUTLINE definition: 1. to describe only the most important ideas or facts about something: 2. a short description of…. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › outlineOutline - definition of outline by The Free Dictionary

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   outline. ( ˈaʊtˌlaɪn) n. 1. a preliminary or schematic plan, draft, account, etc. 2. ( usually plural) the important features of an argument, theory, work, etc. 3. the line by which an object or figure is or appears to be bounded. 4. (Art Terms) a. a drawing or manner of drawing consisting only of external lines.