outline

Definitions


[ˈaʊtlʌɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram
(e.g: the chalked outline of a human body)

- a general description or plan showing the essential features of something but not the detail
(e.g: an outline of parliamentary procedure)


Phrases:
- in outline

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[ˈaʊtlʌɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of
(e.g: her eyes were darkly outlined with kohl)

- give a summary of
(e.g: she outlined the case briefly)


Phrases:
- in outline

Origin:




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