Outline — synonyms, definition

1. outline (Noun)

abbreviation abridgement abstract abstraction blueprint border boundary bounds brief build chart condensation conspectus contour contraction copy critique delineation depiction description • • •

outline (Noun) — The line that appears to bound an object.

outline (Noun) — A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.

outline (Noun) — A schematic or preliminary plan.

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2. outline (Verb)

abbreviate abridge abstract adumbrate block border bound brief chalk chart circle circumscribe compress condense confine consider copy define delimit delineate • • •

outline (Verb) — Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of. ex. "sketch the outline of the book" ex. "outline his ideas"

outline (Verb) — Draw up an outline or sketch for something. ex. "outline a speech"

outline (Verb) — Trace the shape of.

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