outline

²outline

verb

Definition of OUTLINE

transitive verb

1

: to draw the outline of

2

: to indicate the principal features or different parts of <outlined their responsibilities>

Examples of OUTLINE

1. The President outlined his agenda for the next term.
2. The book outlines the major events of the country's history.
3. All players must follow the rules outlined above.

First Known Use of OUTLINE

circa 1790

Related to OUTLINE

Synonyms: define, delineate, silhouette, sketch, trace

Related Words: line; bound, fringe, margin, skirt; edge, hem, rim, trim; frame; circle, compass, encircle, girdle, girth, loop, ring, round, surround; chart, diagram, draw, map (out)

Near Antonyms: elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract; amplify, elaborate (on or upon), enlarge (on or upon), expand, supplement

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