Looking for the meaning of the word OUTLINE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OUTLINE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Outline
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈaʊtlʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram
Short Definition:line indicating something's shape
Examples:- the chalked outline of a human body
Definition:
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something but not the detail
Short Definition:general plan
Examples:- an outline of parliamentary procedure
- an outline proposal
Word: Outline
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈaʊtlʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of
Short Definition:draw or define outer edge of
Examples:- her eyes were darkly outlined with kohl
Definition:
give a summary of
Short Definition:give summary of
Examples:- she outlined the case briefly
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