Outlining: meaning, definitions and examples

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outlining

 

[ หˆaสŠtหŒlaษชnษชล‹ ]

Context #1

planning process

Outlining is the process of organizing information in a structured format, typically using bullet points or numbers. It helps to create a clear and logical structure for written content, making it easier to understand and follow.

Synonyms

framework, plan, structure

Examples of usage

  • Before writing an essay, it's important to create an outline to organize your thoughts.
  • The outline of the presentation helped the speaker stay on track and cover all the main points.
  • The outline of the project included key tasks and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
Context #2

planning or summarizing

To outline means to sketch out a plan or summary of something. It involves highlighting the main points or topics in a brief and organized manner.

Synonyms

draft, sketch, summarize

Examples of usage

  • She outlined her research proposal before starting the actual writing.
  • The manager outlined the key objectives of the project during the team meeting.
  • Can you outline the main steps we need to take to achieve our goal?

Translations

Translations of the word "outlining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esboรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‚เคชเคฐเฅ‡เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gliederung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garis besar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบั€ะตัะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zarys

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฆ‚่ชฌ (gaisetsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท esquisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esquema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anahat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ์š” (gaeyo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุทุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกฤrt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกฤrt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆ‚่ฆ (gร iyร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orisa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtlรญnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะทะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ’แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kontur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esquema

Word origin

The word 'outlining' originated from the Middle English word 'outlynen,' which means 'to draw in outline.' The concept of outlining has been used for centuries as a method of organizing thoughts and information. It has been a valuable tool in various fields such as writing, planning, and education, helping individuals structure their ideas effectively.