Meaning & Definition of Outline in English
English⟶
Outline
/aʊtlaɪn/
noun
1. The line that appears to bound an object
synonym:
- outline,
- lineation
2. A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
synonym:
- outline,
- synopsis,
- abstract,
- precis
3. A schematic or preliminary plan
synonym:
- outline,
- schema,
- scheme
verb
1. Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
- "Sketch the outline of the book"
- "Outline his ideas"
synonym:
- sketch,
- outline,
- adumbrate
2. Draw up an outline or sketch for something
- "Draft a speech"
synonym:
- draft,
- outline
3. Trace the shape of
synonym:
- delineate,
- limn,
- outline
Examples of using
Here's a brief outline of my speech.