A general description or plan showing the essential features of something but without the detail
“The show functions as an outline of Picasso's vision of the past and his insight into the future of art and human life.”
A line, or set of lines, enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram
“Students were asked to sketch an outline of their favorite animal.”
A representation or description of someone or something in literature
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
The object or goal of something
A document, usually a book, that explains the basic facts about a particular subject
The storyline of a narrative work
A mark impressed on a surface
A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening
The reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness
A list of things or matters to do or attend to
Paper stating beliefs
A travel document recording a route or journey
A symbol or word used to represent an operation, instruction, concept, or object
An idea or plan that has been submitted for consideration
A system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations which assists in remembering something
A condition or requirement in a legal document
To give a summary of
“Giorgio, could you briefly outline your thoughts on how the pyramids were allegedly built by aliens?”
To draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of
“Constellations were groupings of stars that were thought to outline the shape of something, usually with mythological significance.”
To strategically plan a course of action
To tell someone about something that has happened
To form a ring or circle around
To arrange into groups or into a systematic order
To represent in a particular style
To highlight or outline a differentiating or important feature
Vague, lacking in detail
Having been shortened or abridged
Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
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