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English Dictionary: outline	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for outline
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
outline n the line that appears to bound an object [syn: outline, lineation] a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory Synonym(s): outline, synopsis, abstract, precis a schematic or preliminary plan Synonym(s): outline, schema, scheme v describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas" Synonym(s): sketch, outline, adumbrate draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech" Synonym(s): draft, outline trace the shape of Synonym(s): delineate, limn, outline
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Outline \Out"line`\, n. 1. (a) The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour. (b) In art: A line drawn by pencil, pen, graver, or the like, by which the boundary of a figure is indicated. (c) A sketch composed of such lines; the delineation of a figure without shading. Painters, by their outlines, colors, lights, and shadows, represent the same in their pictures. --Dryden. 2. 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. But that larger grief . . . Is given in outline and no more. --Tennyson. Syn: Sketch; draught; delineation. See {Sketch}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Outline \Out"line`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Outlined}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Outlining}.] 1. To draw the outline of. 2. Fig.: To sketch out or indicate as by an outline; as, to outline an argument or a campaign.