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Definition of outlining - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
summarizingshowing the main points or features
- The outlining diagram highlighted the main points of the presentation.
- The outlining report summarized the key findings.
- An outlining sketch was used to plan the project.
Origin of outlining
Middle English, out (out) + line (line)
Terms with outlining included in their meaning
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contract
written document outlining rental terms
trip document
document outlining travel arrangements
agreement
document outlining an agreement between parties
planning
schedule outlining specific times for tasks
document
formal offer or document outlining terms
legal
section in a legal document outlining specific conditions
medical
document outlining preferences for childbirth
legal
document outlining terms of a marriage
legal
legal document outlining ownership and rules for a limited liability company
politics
document outlining a political party's aims and principles
business
document outlining how an organization will buy needed goods and services
documents
document outlining a proposed venture or literary work
strategy
detailed plan outlining steps to achieve goals
project schedule
detailed plan outlining tasks and timelines
legal
written contract outlining terms between parties
project planning
document outlining benefits and costs of a project
company planning
document outlining procedures for maintaining operations
work
legal agreement between employer and employee outlining job duties and conditions
finance
final document outlining terms in a financial transaction
design
outlining the boundaries
process
act of outlining or representing something in detail
planning
document outlining steps to restore operations
job deal
legal agreement between employer and employee outlining job duties and conditions
planning
document outlining overall structure and main ideas for a larger plan
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- French:récapitulatif, ...
- German:Hauptpunkte zeigend, ...
- Italian:schematico, ...
- Spanish:resaltador, ...
- Portuguese:descritivo, ...
- Chinese:重点的, ...
- Japanese:概説の, ...
- Arabic:تَلْخِيصِي, ...
- Hebrew:מְתָאַר בְּקִצָּרָה, ...
- Russian:схематичный, ...
- Ukrainian:основний, ...
- Hindi:रूपरेखात्मक, ...
Definition of outline - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
sketch shapedraw the main shape or edge of something
- She outlined the figure with a few strokes..
2.
explainingexplain an idea in a general way
- The teacher outlined the project to the class.
3.
backlightingRare show the shape of something with lightRare
- The tree was outlined against the sunset.
Noun
1.
shapeline or shape that forms the outer edge of something
- The artist drew the outline of the landscape before adding color..
2.
descriptiongeneral description of a subject
- The teacher gave an outline of the course.
3.
planningpreliminary plan for a project
- The architect shared an outline of the new building.
4.
drawingRare sketch with contours without shadingRare
- She drew an outline of the landscape.
Images of outline
sketch with contours without shading
Expressions with outline
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in a general form without details
The plan was presented in outline.
in a way that talks about only main parts not details
In broad outline, the plan aims to reduce costs and improve service.
brief plan listing main subjects and structure of a class or training
The instructor handed out the course outline on the first day.
general description showing only main parts without detail
He gave a broad outline of the project at the meeting.
Origin of outline
Latin, out (outside) + linea (line)
Examples of outline in a sentence
The artist outlined the mural before painting. She outlined her plan to the committee. The manager outlined the new policy changes. The mountain was outlined by the moonlight. The silhouette of the building was outlined by the streetlights. The outline of the building was visible against the sunset.
She traced the outline of her hand on the paper. The book provides an outline of the history. He prepared an outline for his presentation. The outline helped us understand the project's scope. He drafted an outline before writing the report. The outline of the building was clearly visible. He traced the outline of her hand on paper.
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- French:esquisser, contour, ...
- German:skizzieren, Umriss, ...
- Italian:delineare, contorno, ...
- Spanish:esbozar, contorno, ...
- Portuguese:contornar, contorno, ...
- Chinese:勾勒, 轮廓, ...
- Japanese:輪郭を描く, 輪郭, ...
- Arabic:خَطَّط, محيط, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁרְטֵט, קוּוֵי מִתְאָר, ...
- Russian:очертить, контур, ...
- Ukrainian:накреслити, контур, ...
- Hindi:रेखांकित करना, बाह्यरेखा, ...
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