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outline
out·line O0161500 (out′līn′)n.1. A line indicating the outer contours or boundaries of an object or figure: could see the outlines of an animal in the dark.2. a. A style of drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.b. A sketch done in this style.3. a. A summary of a text or subject, usually presented in headings and subheadings.b. A preliminary draft or plan, as of a project or proposal.tr.v. out·lined, out·lin·ing, out·lines 1. To draw or trace an outline of.2. To display or accentuate the outline of: His face was outlined on the lampshade.3. To give the main features or various aspects of; summarize: outlined the major provisions of the tax bill.Synonyms: outline, contour, profile, silhouette
These nouns refer to a line that defines the boundary and shape of an object, mass, or figure: the outline of the mountains against the sunset; saw the island's contour from the airplane; a monarch's profile on an ancient coin; saw the dark silhouette of the family waving farewell.outline (ˈaʊtˌlaɪn) n1. a preliminary or schematic plan, draft, account, etc2. (usually plural) the important features of an argument, theory, work, etc3. the line by which an object or figure is or appears to be bounded4. (Art Terms) a. a drawing or manner of drawing consisting only of external linesb. (as modifier): an outline map. vb (tr) 5. (Art Terms) to draw or display the outline of6. to give the main features or general idea ofout•line (ˈaʊtˌlaɪn)
n., v. -lined, -lin•ing. n. 1. the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour. 2. a drawing restricted to line without shading or modeling of form. 3. a general account or report, indicating only the main features of a subject. 4. outlines, the essential features or main aspects of something under discussion. v.t. 5. to draw the outline of, or draw in outline. 6. to indicate the main features of. [1655–65] outline- write - From Proto Germanic writanan, "tear, scratch."
- curriculum, syllabus - A curriculum is a complete course of study offered by a school; a syllabus is the outline of a single course.
- profile - Literally "draw in outline" or "shown by a thread," from Latin pro, "forth," and filum, "thread."
- scarify - From Greek skariphasthai, "to scratch an outline," it now means "to break up the surface of."
outline
Past participle: outlined
Gerund: outlining
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| I outline | | you outline | | he/she/it outlines | | we outline | | you outline | | they outline |
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| I outlined | | you outlined | | he/she/it outlined | | we outlined | | you outlined | | they outlined |
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| I am outlining | | you are outlining | | he/she/it is outlining | | we are outlining | | you are outlining | | they are outlining |
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| I have outlined | | you have outlined | | he/she/it has outlined | | we have outlined | | you have outlined | | they have outlined |
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| I was outlining | | you were outlining | | he/she/it was outlining | | we were outlining | | you were outlining | | they were outlining |
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| I had outlined | | you had outlined | | he/she/it had outlined | | we had outlined | | you had outlined | | they had outlined |
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| I will outline | | you will outline | | he/she/it will outline | | we will outline | | you will outline | | they will outline |
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| I will have outlined | | you will have outlined | | he/she/it will have outlined | | we will have outlined | | you will have outlined | | they will have outlined |
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| I will be outlining | | you will be outlining | | he/she/it will be outlining | | we will be outlining | | you will be outlining | | they will be outlining |
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| I have been outlining | | you have been outlining | | he/she/it has been outlining | | we have been outlining | | you have been outlining | | they have been outlining |
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| I will have been outlining | | you will have been outlining | | he/she/it will have been outlining | | we will have been outlining | | you will have been outlining | | they will have been outlining |
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| I had been outlining | | you had been outlining | | he/she/it had been outlining | | we had been outlining | | you had been outlining | | they had been outlining |
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| I would outline | | you would outline | | he/she/it would outline | | we would outline | | you would outline | | they would outline |
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| I would have outlined | | you would have outlined | | he/she/it would have outlined | | we would have outlined | | you would have outlined | | they would have outlined |
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  outline - the line that appears to bound an objectlineationboundary, bounds, bound - the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of somethingcoastline - the outline of a coastsilhouette - an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)skyline - the outline of objects seen against the sky | | 2. |  outline - a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theoryprecis, synopsis, abstractsummary, sum-up - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"brief - a condensed written summary or abstractapercu - a short synopsisepitome - a brief abstract (as of an article or book) | | 3. | outline - a schematic or preliminary planschema, schemeplan, program, programme - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue" | | Verb | 1. |  outline - describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"adumbrate, sketchdescribe, depict, draw - give a description of; "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"block out - indicate roughly; "We sketched out our plan" | | 2. | outline - draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"draftauthorship, penning, writing, composition - the act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship"indite, pen, write, compose - produce a literary work; "She composed a poem"; "He wrote four novels" | | 3. | outline - trace the shape oflimn, delineatelipstick - form by tracing with lipstick; "The clown had lipsticked circles on his cheeks"contour - form the contours ofdraw - represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface; "She drew an elephant"; "Draw me a horse" |
outlineverb1. summarize, review, draft, plan, trace, sketch (in), sum up, encapsulate, delineate, rough out, adumbrate The methods outlined in this book are only suggestions.2. silhouette, etch, delineate The building was a beautiful sight, outlined against the starry sky.noun1. summary, review, résumé, abstract, summing-up, digest, rundown, compendium, main features, synopsis, rough idea, précis, bare facts, thumbnail sketch, recapitulation, abridgment There follows an outline of the survey findings.2. draft, plan, drawing, frame, tracing, rough, framework, sketch, skeleton, layout, delineation, preliminary form an outline of a plan to reduce the country's national debt3. shape, lines, form, figure, profile, silhouette, configuration, contour(s), delineation, lineament(s) He could see only the hazy outline of the trees.outlinenoun1. A line marking and shaping the outer form of an object:contour, delineation, profile, silhouette.2. A preliminary plan or version, as of a written work:draft, rough, skeleton, sketch.verbTo draw up a preliminary plan or version of:adumbrate, block in (or out), draft, rough in (or out), sketch.Translationsoutline (ˈautlain) noun1. the line forming, or showing, the outer edge of something. He drew the outline of the face first, then added the features. 輪廓 轮廓2. a short description of the main details of a plan etc. Don't tell me the whole story, just give me an outline. 概要 概要 verb to draw or give the outline of. 畫出...輪廓 画出...轮廓outline
outlinea. a drawing or manner of drawing consisting only of external lines b. (as modifier): an outline map AcronymsSeeOTLoutline
Synonyms for outlineverb summarizeSynonyms- summarize
- review
- draft
- plan
- trace
- sketch (in)
- sum up
- encapsulate
- delineate
- rough out
- adumbrate
verb silhouetteSynonymsnoun summarySynonyms- summary
- review
- résumé
- abstract
- summing-up
- digest
- rundown
- compendium
- main features
- synopsis
- rough idea
- précis
- bare facts
- thumbnail sketch
- recapitulation
- abridgment
noun draftSynonyms- draft
- plan
- drawing
- frame
- tracing
- rough
- framework
- sketch
- skeleton
- layout
- delineation
- preliminary form
noun shapeSynonyms- shape
- lines
- form
- figure
- profile
- silhouette
- configuration
- contour(s)
- delineation
- lineament(s)
Synonyms for outlinenoun a line marking and shaping the outer form of an objectSynonyms- contour
- delineation
- profile
- silhouette
noun a preliminary plan or version, as of a written workSynonymsverb to draw up a preliminary plan or version ofSynonyms- adumbrate
- block in
- draft
- rough in
- sketch
Synonyms for outlinenoun the line that appears to bound an objectSynonymsRelated Words- boundary
- bounds
- bound
- coastline
- silhouette
- skyline
noun a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theorySynonymsRelated Words- summary
- sum-up
- brief
- apercu
- epitome
noun a schematic or preliminary planSynonymsRelated Wordsverb describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary ofSynonymsRelated Words- describe
- depict
- draw
- block out
verb draw up an outline or sketch for somethingSynonymsRelated Words- authorship
- penning
- writing
- composition
- indite
- pen
- write
- compose
verb trace the shape ofSynonymsRelated Words |