outline

1. n. The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour. Source: opted

2. n. In art: A line drawn by pencil, pen, graver, or the like, by which the boundary of a figure is indicated. Source: opted

3. n. A sketch composed of such lines; the delineation of a figure without shading. Source: opted

4. n. Fig.: A sketch of any scheme; a preliminary or general indication of a plan, system, course of thought, etc.; as, the outline of a speech. Source: opted

5. v. t. To draw the outline of. Source: opted

6. v. t. Fig.: To sketch out or indicate as by an outline; as, to outline an argument or a campaign. Source: opted

7. n. the line that appears to bound an object Source: wordnet

8. n. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory Source: wordnet

9. n. a schematic or preliminary plan Source: wordnet

10. v. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of Source: wordnet

11. v. draw up an outline or sketch for something Source: wordnet

12. v. trace the shape of Source: wordnet

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