outline meaning and definition

OUTLINE noun

Definition of outline (noun)

1. the line that appears to bound an object
   • synonyms: lineation
2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
   • synonyms: abstract, precis, synopsis
3. a schematic or preliminary plan
   • synonyms: schema, scheme

OUTLINE verb

Definition of outline (verb)

1. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
   • "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
   • synonyms: adumbrate, sketch
2. draw up an outline or sketch for something
   • "draft a speech"
   • synonyms: draft
3. trace the shape of
   • synonyms: delineate, limn