Definitions For Outline

noun

• A schematic or preliminary plan
• A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
• The line that appears to bound an object
• A drawing or picture that shows only the shape of an object
• A style of drawing in which only the outer edges of an object are shown
• A line that is drawn around the edges of something

verb

• Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
• Trace the shape of
• Draw up an outline or sketch for something
• To draw a line around the edges of (something)
• To list or describe only the most important parts of (an essay, speech, plan, etc.) : to give an outline of (something)