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Outline

ˈaʊtlʌɪn

Outline definitions
noun
outline outlines
  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"

    • 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"

    rough idea thumbnail sketch (quick) rundown abbreviated version summary synopsis résumé precis abridgement abstract reduction digest
verb
outline outlined outlines outlining
  1. draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of

    "her eyes were darkly outlined with kohl"

  2. give a summary of

    "she outlined the case briefly"

    rough out sketch out block out indicate touch on draft give a thumbnail sketch of give a rough idea of give a quick rundown on summarize precis