outline
noun
1. the line that appears to bound an object
Similar word(s): lineation
Definition categories: location, bound, boundary, bounds
2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Similar word(s): abstract, precis, synopsis
Definition categories: communication, summary
3. a schematic or preliminary plan
Similar word(s): schema, scheme
Definition categories: thought, plan, program, programme
Sentences with outline as a noun:
- the outline of a speech
verb
1. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
- sketch the outline of the book
- outline his ideas
Similar word(s): adumbrate, sketch
Definition categories: communication, depict, describe, draw
2. draw up an outline or sketch for something
Similar word(s): draft
Definition categories: creation, compose, indite, pen, write
3. trace the shape of
Similar word(s): delineate, limn
Definition categories: creation, draw
Sentences with outline as a verb:
- Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.