Outline

Quick meaning: Outline is a noun meaning A line marking the boundary of an object figure.

Meaning

A line marking the boundary of an object figure.

More Meanings

1. The outer shape of an object or figure.
2. A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
3. A general description of some subject.
4. A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
5. A preliminary plan for a project.
6. (film) A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
7. (fishing) A setline or trotline.

Example Sentences

the outline of a speech

Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.

Painters, by their outlines, colours, lights, and shadows, represent the same in their pictures.

From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders.

Word Forms

• outlines
• outlining
• outlined

Synonyms for outline

Depending on context, synonyms include delineate, abstract, trace, synopsis, draw, line.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include delineate, limn, sketch, draw up, draw, compose.

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