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outline

(aʊtlaɪn)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense outlines, present participle outlining, past tense, past participle outlined
1. verb
If you outline an idea or a plan, you explain it in a general way.
The mayor outlined his plan to clean up the town's image. [VERB noun]
The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: summarize, review, draft, plan More Synonyms of outline
2. variable noun [oft in NOUN]
An outline is a general explanation or description of something.
Following is an outline of the survey findings. [+ of]
The proposals were given in outline by the Secretary of State.
Synonyms: summary, review, résumé, abstract More Synonyms of outline
3. passive verb
You say that an object is outlined when you can see its general shape because there is light behind it.
The Ritz was outlined against the lights up there. [be VERB-ed]
It was a beautiful sight outlined above the starry sky. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: silhouette, etch, delineate More Synonyms of outline
4. countable noun
The outline of something is its general shape, especially when it cannot be clearly seen.
He could see only the hazy outline of the goalposts. [+ of]
Synonyms: shape, lines, form, figure More Synonyms of outline
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outline in British English

(ˈaʊtˌlaɪn)
noun
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
b. 
(as modifier)
an outline map
verb (transitive)
5. 
to draw or display the outline of
6. 
to give the main features or general idea of

outline in American English

(ˈaʊtˌlaɪn)
noun
1. 
a line bounding the limits of an object, showing its shape; contour line
2. 
a sketch showing only the contours of an object without use of shading
3.  [also pl.]
a general plan without detail
4. 
a summary of a subject, consisting of a systematic listing of its most important points
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈoutˌlined or ˈoutˌlining
5. 
to draw a profile of; draw in outline
6. 
to give or write an outline, or the main points, of
SIMILAR WORDS:  form
SYNONYMY NOTE: outline is used of the line bounding the limits of an object [the sketch shows only the outline of the skyscrapers]; contour, specifically applied to the configuration of a land mass, in extension stressesthe shape of an object or mass as determined by its outline [the soft contour of her waist]; profile is used of the outline or contour of the face in a side view or of the outline ofany object as it is seen against a background [the profile of the trees against the sky]; silhouette applies to a profile portrait, esp. of the head and usually in solid black, or itmay be used of any dark shape seen against a light background [the silhouette of a house against the moonlight]
Derived forms
outliner (ˈoutˌliner)
noun

Examples of 'outline' in a sentence
outline

May has already outlined plans to help with the first new grammar schools for decades.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Tomorrow she will outline plans, including increased staffing, to tackle prison safety and reform.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The outline manifesto also includes a commitment to abolish university tuition fees and a new lifelong'national education service '.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has promised to outline plans to revive the chain's fortunes when he delivers a comprehensive review in November.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You can see the rough outlines, and we had some original diaries to help paint a picture, but it has slowly been reclaimed by nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In the past, the ability to deliver the kinds of approaches outlined above would have been well beyond the reach of most service organisations and particularly SMEs.
Computing (2010)
 Draw round outlines on thin card then cut out.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This theory outlines criteria that are important when deciding which assets are worth buying.
Mishkin, Frederic S. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995)
The report also outlined plans to tackle online music and film piracy with a new agency.
The Sun (2009)
The pattern of change for home ownership outlined in this book has been one of fragmentation.
Forrest, Ray & Murie, Alan & Williams, Peter Home-ownership - differentiation and fragmentation (1990)
They will be afforded time to outline how they plan to put it right.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We put to them the main points of the story outlined above.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They have their first steps outlined for them.
Christianity Today (2000)
This chapter outlines the main financial reports included in the annual report and accounts of a business.
Harrison, John Finance for the Non-Financial Manager (1989)
The outlines are clearly visible about three feet below the earth in what is now open countryside.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The outline had become something of a limitation more than it was a support.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Detectives are also expected to outline a new theory in the case.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In this respect, the relaxation methods already outlined could be seen as forms of meditation.
Chaitow, Leon The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988)
 Draw around the outline and then fill softer part of the lip, and add a hot hue.
The Sun (2014)
The growth and borrowing figures outlined yesterday showed that there is still a very long, hard road ahead of us.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He then correctly sketches the outline of the light bulb I drew.
The Sun (2013)
For the final, the teams were required to film a short video outlining their concept and prepare a technical poster for presentation to the judges.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In early 1986, the government made public the general outline of the new procedure.
Bramwell, Anna C Refugees in the Age of Total War (1988)

In other languages
outline

British English: outline /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/ NOUN
An outline is a general explanation or description of something.
Following is an outline of the survey findings.
  • American English: outline
  • Arabic: تَلْخِيصٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: esboço
  • Chinese: 大纲
  • Croatian: obris
  • Czech: nástin
  • Danish: skitse
  • Dutch: schets
  • European Spanish: descripción general
  • Finnish: yleiskuva
  • French: aperçu
  • German: Umriss
  • Greek: περίγραμμα
  • Italian: profilo
  • Japanese: 概要
  • Korean: 개요
  • Norwegian: omriss
  • Polish: zarys
  • European Portuguese: esboço
  • Romanian: rezumat
  • Russian: план
  • Latin American Spanish: contorno
  • Swedish: sammanfattning
  • Thai: คำอธิบายอย่างคร่าวๆ
  • Turkish: özet
  • Ukrainian: схема
  • Vietnamese: đề cương
British English: outline VERB
If you outline an idea or a plan, you explain it in a general way.
The mayor outlined his plan to clean up the town's image.
  • American English: outline
  • Brazilian Portuguese: traçar
  • Chinese: 概述
  • European Spanish: esbozar
  • French: exposer à grands traits
  • German: umreißen
  • Italian: descrivere a grandi linee
  • Japanese: 概要を説明する
  • Korean: 개요를 말하다
  • European Portuguese: traçar
  • Latin American Spanish: esbozar

Chinese translation of 'outline'

outline

(ˈautlaɪn)

n (c)

  1. (= shape) (of object, person, house etc) 轮(輪)廓 (lúnkuò) (个(個), gè)
  2. (= brief explanation) (of plan, subject) 概要 (gàiyào) (篇, piān)

vt

  1. (= explain briefly) 概括 (gàikuò)
  2. (= silhouette) 衬(襯)出轮(輪)廓 (chènchū lúnkuò)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a general explanation or description of something, which does not give all the details
There follows an outline of the survey findings.
Synonyms
summary
Here's a summary of the day's news.
review
résumé
I will leave you a résumé of his speech.
abstract
If you want to submit a paper, you must supply an abstract.
summing-up
digest
a regular digest of environmental statistics
rundown
Here's a rundown of the options.
compendium
His book is a delightful compendium of miscellaneous knowledge.
main features
synopsis
For each title there is a brief synopsis of the book.
rough idea
précis
a nine-page précis of the manuscript
bare facts
thumbnail sketch
recapitulation
abridgment
The issue of abridgment is in the author's hands.
2 (noun) 
Definition
a drawing showing only the external lines of an object
an outline of a plan to reduce the country's national debt
Synonyms
draft
I rewrote his first draft.
plan
Draw a plan of the garden.
drawing
She did a drawing of me.
frame
He supplied housebuilders with modern timber frames.
tracing
rough
Editors are always saying that the roughs are better.
framework
wooden shelves on a steel framework
sketch
I had a basic sketch of a plan.
skeleton
a skeleton of policy guidelines
layout
He tried to recall the layout of the farmhouse.
delineation
His razor-sharp delineation of ordinary life.
preliminary form
3 (noun) 
Definition
the general shape of something, esp. when only the profile and not the details are visible
She could see only the hazy outline of the trees.
Synonyms
shape
the shapes of the trees against the sky
lines
form
She saw the form of a person coming towards her.
figure
A figure appeared in the doorway.
profile
His handsome profile was turned away from us.
silhouette
the dark silhouette of the castle ruins
configuration
The flow of water follows the configuration of the rock strata.
contour(s)
delineation
lineament(s)
1 (verb) 
Definition
to give the main features or general idea of (something)
The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.
Synonyms
summarize
To summarize, this is a clever approach to a common problem.
review
draft
He drafted a standard letter.
plan
I had been planning a trip to the West Coast.
trace
I traced the course of the river on the map.
sketch (in)
sum up
When the judge summed up it was clear he wanted a guilty verdict.
encapsulate
His ideas were later encapsulated in his book.
delineate
rough out
adumbrate
2 (verb) 
Definition
to show the general shape of an object but not its details, as light does coming from behind an object
The building was a beautiful sight, outlined against the starry sky.
Synonyms
silhouette
firefighters silhouetted against the burning wreckage
etch
delineate
The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abridgment
The issue of abridgment is in the author's hands.
Synonyms
shortening,
reduction,
résumé,
outline,
restriction,
diminishing,
decrease,
limitation,
summary,
abstract,
digest,
contraction,
cutting,
lessening,
epitome,
abbreviation,
condensation,
compendium,
synopsis,
diminution,
curtailment,
précis,
conspectus (formal)
in the sense of abstract
Definition
a summary
If you want to submit a paper, you must supply an abstract.
Synonyms
summary,
résumé,
outline,
extract,
essence,
summing-up,
digest,
epitome,
rundown,
condensation,
compendium,
synopsis,
précis,
recapitulation,
review,
abridgment
in the sense of compendium
Definition
a concise but comprehensive summary
His book is a delightful compendium of miscellaneous knowledge.
Synonyms
collection,
summary,
abstract,
digest,
compilation,
epitome,
synopsis,
précis

Synonyms of 'outline'

outline

Explore 'outline' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of configuration
Definition
the form or outline of such an arrangement
The flow of water follows the configuration of the rock strata.
Synonyms
arrangement,
form,
shape,
cast,
outline,
contour,
conformation,
figure
in the sense of delineate
Definition
to describe in words
The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
Synonyms
outline,
describe,
draw,
picture,
paint,
chart,
trace,
portray,
sketch,
render,
depict,
characterize,
map out
in the sense of delineation
His razor-sharp delineation of ordinary life.
Synonyms
outline,
description,
account,
drawing,
picture,
chart,
tracing,
portrait,
representation,
diagram,
portrayal,
depiction
in the sense of digest
Definition
a shortened version of a book, report, or article
a regular digest of environmental statistics
Synonyms
summary,
résumé,
abstract,
epitome,
condensation,
compendium,
synopsis,
précis,
abridgment
in the sense of drawing
Definition
a picture or plan made by means of lines on a surface
She did a drawing of me.
Synonyms
picture,
illustration,
representation,
cartoon,
sketch,
portrayal,
depiction,
study,
outline,
delineation
in the sense of encapsulate
Definition
to put in a concise form
His ideas were later encapsulated in his book.
Synonyms
sum up,
digest,
summarize,
compress,
condense,
abbreviate,
epitomize,
abridge,
précis
in the sense of figure
Definition
visible shape or form
A figure appeared in the doorway.
Synonyms
outline,
form,
shape,
shadow,
profile,
silhouette
in the sense of form
Definition
a visible person or animal
She saw the form of a person coming towards her.
Synonyms
build,
being,
body,
figure,
shape,
frame,
outline,
anatomy,
silhouette,
physique,
person
in the sense of frame
Definition
an enclosing case or border into which something is fitted
He supplied housebuilders with modern timber frames.
Synonyms
casing,
framework,
structure,
shell,
system,
form,
construction,
fabric,
skeleton,
chassis
in the sense of framework
Definition
a structure supporting something
wooden shelves on a steel framework
Synonyms
structure,
body,
frame,
foundation,
shell,
fabric,
skeleton

Additional synonyms

in the sense of layout
Definition
the arrangement or plan of something, such as a building
He tried to recall the layout of the farmhouse.
Synonyms
arrangement,
design,
draft,
outline,
format,
plan,
formation,
geography
in the sense of plan
Definition
an outline or sketch
Draw a plan of the garden.
Synonyms
diagram,
map,
drawing,
chart,
illustration,
representation,
sketch,
blueprint,
layout,
delineation,
scale drawing
in the sense of plan
Definition
to form a plan (for)
I had been planning a trip to the West Coast.
Synonyms
devise,
arrange,
prepare,
scheme,
frame,
plot,
draft,
organize,
outline,
invent,
formulate,
contrive,
think out,
concoct
in the sense of profile
Definition
an outline, esp. of the human face, as seen from the side
His handsome profile was turned away from us.
Synonyms
outline,
lines,
form,
figure,
shape,
silhouette,
contour,
side view
in the sense of précis
Definition
a short summary of a longer text
a nine-page précis of the manuscript
Synonyms
summary,
résumé,
outline,
abstract,
sketch,
digest,
rundown,
condensation,
compendium,
synopsis,
aperçu,
abridgment
in the sense of rough
Definition
a sketch or preliminary piece of artwork
Editors are always saying that the roughs are better.
Synonyms
outline,
draft,
mock-up,
preliminary sketch,
suggestion
in the sense of rundown
Definition
a brief review or summary
Here's a rundown of the options.
Synonyms
summary,
review,
briefing,
résumé,
outline,
sketch,
run-through,
synopsis,
recap (informal),
précis
in the sense of résumé
Definition
a short descriptive summary
I will leave you a résumé of his speech.
Synonyms
summary,
synopsis,
abstract,
précis,
review,
digest,
epitome,
rundown,
recapitulation
in the sense of skeleton
Definition
an outline consisting of bare essentials
a skeleton of policy guidelines
Synonyms
plan,
structure,
frame,
draft,
outline,
framework,
sketch,
abstract,
blueprint,
main points
in the sense of sketch
Definition
any brief outline
I had a basic sketch of a plan.
Synonyms
draft,
outline,
framework,
plan,
frame,
rough,
skeleton,
blueprint,
layout,
lineament(s)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of sum up
When the judge summed up it was clear he wanted a guilty verdict.
Synonyms
summarize,
review,
recapitulate,
close,
conclude,
put something in a nutshell
in the sense of synopsis
Definition
a brief review or outline of a subject
For each title there is a brief synopsis of the book.
Synonyms
summary,
review,
résumé,
outline,
abstract,
digest,
epitome,
rundown,
condensation,
compendium,
précis,
aperçu,
abridgment,
conspectus (formal),
outline sketch
in the sense of trace
Definition
to discover or describe the progress or development of (something)
I traced the course of the river on the map.
Synonyms
outline,
chart,
sketch,
draw,
map out,
depict,
mark out,
delineate
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