outline

Meanings

• noun

  A plan or sketch showing the main features or elements of something, typically one drawn on a plane or surface.

  - "He drew an outline of the house on the paper."
  - "The architect presented an outline of the project to the clients."

• verb

  To delineate the essential features of (a subject or argument)

  - "The professor outlined the key concepts of the chapter in the lecture."
  - "Can you outline the main points of your argument?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outline
line , dine , shine , mime

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Variants

List of all variants of outline that leads to same result
outline , outlines , outlined , outlining , out of line , step out of line

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Etymology

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Old French en latin, from outil 'tool, implement' + -er 'to do'. The word originally meant 'a drawing tool'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outline' is also used in mathematics to refer to the boundary of a geometric figure.

2. In computing, an outline view is a way of displaying the hierarchical structure of a document or file.

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Related Concepts

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1. Draft: An outline is often used as a draft or preliminary version of a more detailed or complete work.

2. Blueprint: An outline can be seen as a simplified version of a blueprint, which is a detailed plan or design for a building or other structure.

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Culture

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In literature, an outline is a preliminary plan for a piece of writing. In art, an outline is the initial sketch that sets the basic shape and form of a drawing or painting. In music, an outline is a brief summary of the main themes and melodies of a composition.

How to Memorize "outline"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the outline of an object, imagine drawing its basic shape in your mind.
   - To remember the meaning of the word, imagine creating an outline of a plan or sketch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outline' with the idea of creating a plan or sketch.
   - Think of the word 'outline' as a synonym for 'essential features' or 'basic shape'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Outlines Outline Essentials' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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