outline

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular outline

Plural outlines

1. (countable) An outline is a sketch that shows the general shape of an object.

Verb

Plain form outline

Third-person singular outlines

Past tense outlined

Past participle outlined

Present participle outlining

1. (transitive) When you outline something, you are drawing an outline of something.
2. (transitive) When you outline something, you are summarizing something.

   The coach outlined his strategy for the team in the match.

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