Meaning of 'outline'

Find the meaning of the word ‘outline’

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Meaning of ‘outline’

6 definitions found.

outline

noun

a schematic or preliminary plan

Synonyms: schema scheme

noun

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Synonyms: abstract

noun

the line that appears to bound an object

Synonyms: lineation

verb

describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

Example: "sketch the outline of the book"

Synonyms: sketch

verb

trace the shape of

Synonyms: delineate

verb

draw up an outline or sketch for something

Synonyms: draft

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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