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outline
('/AU/t,l/aI/n )

noun (n)

  • the line that appears to bound an object(noun.location)
    Synonym:
    lineation
    source: wordnet30
  • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    abstract, precis, synopsis
    source: wordnet30
  • a schematic or preliminary plan(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    schema, scheme
    source: wordnet30
  • The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Sketch the outline of the book.
    Outline his ideas.
    Synonym:
    adumbrate, sketch
    source: wordnet30
  • draw up an outline or sketch for something(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    draft
    source: wordnet30
  • trace the shape of(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    delineate, limn
    source: wordnet30
  • To draw the outline of.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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