Outline: meaning, definitions and examples
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outline
[ หaสtหlaษชn ]
document
A general description or plan showing the essential features of something but not the detail.
Synonyms
draft, framework, sketch, summary
Examples of usage
- She gave me a rough outline of the project.
- Let's start with an outline and then fill in the details.
plan
To sketch or draw the outline of; to give a summary of.
Synonyms
describe, sketch out, summarize
Examples of usage
- He outlined his ideas for the new book.
- Can you outline the main points of the presentation?
Translations
Translations of the word "outline" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esboรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคชเคฐเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Umriss
๐ฎ๐ฉ garis besar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝััั
๐ต๐ฑ zarys
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใฆใใฉใคใณ
๐ซ๐ท contour
๐ช๐ธ contorno
๐น๐ท taslak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุทุท
๐จ๐ฟ obrys
๐ธ๐ฐ obrys
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง็บฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ orisi
๐ฎ๐ธ รบtlรญna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะพะฑะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eskiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ contorno
Word origin
The word 'outline' originated from the Middle English word 'outlignen', which means to delineate or draw in outline. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of outlining has been a fundamental part of organizing thoughts and plans throughout history, with outlines being used in various fields such as literature, education, and design.
See also: delineate, line, lineage, lineal, linear, lineated, lined, linen, lines, lineup, lining, online, rectilinear, underline, underlining.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,821, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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