outline

outlines outlined outlining
Noun
1. the line that appears to bound an object
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2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
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3. a schematic or preliminary plan
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Verb
1. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
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2. draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
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3. trace the shape of
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