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.”
Events represented in a story or play
A representation or description of someone or something in literature
A limit or boundary
The object or goal of something
A document, usually a book, that explains the basic facts about a particular subject
A mark impressed on a surface
A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening
An account of an event or situation, typically intended for publication or broadcasting
A list of things or matters to do or attend to
Formal written document outlining a stance, plan or policy, often in politics or academia
A documented outline detailing tasks, timelines, and resources required to complete a project
A brief written note serving as a reminder
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 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 highlight or outline a differentiating or important feature
Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work
Vague, lacking in detail
Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
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