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Meaning of outline

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

outline

Pronunciation:/ˈaʊtlaɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A line marking the boundary of an object figure.

  2. The outer shape of an object or figure.

  3. A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.

  4. A general description of some subject.

verb

Definitions

  1. To draw an outline of.

  2. To summarize.

    Example: Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.