'outline' definitions:

Definition of 'outline'

From: WordNet
noun
The line that appears to bound an object [syn: outline, lineation]
noun
A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory [syn: outline, synopsis, abstract, precis]
noun
A schematic or preliminary plan [syn: outline, schema, scheme]
verb
Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas" [syn: sketch, outline, adumbrate]
verb
Draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech" [syn: draft, outline]
verb
Trace the shape of [syn: delineate, limn, outline]

Synonyms of 'outline'

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