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   Out·line

   /ˈoutˌlīn/

   

   noun

   • 1. a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram: "fill in the outlines with color" Similar silhouetteprofilefigureshapecontourformlinelineamentsdelineationconfigurationperimetercircumferencetracinglayoutframeworkskeletondiagramsketchartist's impression
   • ▪ a line or set of lines perceived as defining the contours or bounds of an object: "the outlines of her face"
   • 2. a general description or plan giving the essential features of something but not the detail: "an outline of the theory of evolution" Similar rough ideathumbnail sketch(quick) rundownabbreviated versionsummarysynopsisrésuméprecisabridgmentabstractreductiondigestepitomeessencestorylinestoryboardmain pointsgistbonesbare bonesskeletondraftplansketchscheme

   verb

   • 1. draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of (something): "her large eyes were darkly outlined with eyeliner" Similar silhouettedefinedemarcatedelimitmark offsketchdelineatetracepencil
   • 2. give a summary of (something): "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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   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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   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.

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   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. Synonyms: summary, synopsis, rough, draft, plan.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOUTLINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

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   1. To draw or trace an outline of. 2. To display or accentuate the outline of: His face was outlined on the lampshade. 3. To give the main features or various aspects of; summarize: outlined the major provisions of the tax bill. Synonyms: outline, contour, profile, silhouette.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › outlineOutline Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Outline definition: A line indicating the outer contours or boundaries of an object or figure.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › outlineoutline | meaning of outline in Longman Dictionary of...

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    outline meaning, definition, what is outline: the main ideas or facts about something,...: Learn more.