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outlines


Meanings
  • noun

    A plan, sketch, or drawing representing the essential features of something, typically consising of lines indicating the shape and contour of the object or space.

    - "He made an outline of the building before constructing it."
    - "The teacher asked students to submit an outline of their research paper."

Rhymes
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lines , mines , divines , wines
Variants
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outline , outlined , outlines , outlining
Etymology
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The word 'outline' comes from the Old French word 'entrefaire', meaning 'to set out, to plan'. The term was later adopted in English in the 15th century with the meaning of 'a drawing or sketch representing the essential features of an object or plan'.


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

  2. In the field of cartography, an outline map is a map that shows only the boundaries of the areas being mapped, without any interior details.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sketch: A rough drawing that serves as a preliminary design or plan for a work of art or an architectural project.

  2. Blueprint: A detailed and accurate plan or drawing of a building or a structure, made on special paper that can be used as a guide in construction.


Culture
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Outlines have been used in various forms of art and literature. In literature, outlines serve as a plan or framework for writing a book or an essay. In art, outlines are used to define the shape and form of an object or a figure. Outlines have also been used in architecture to plan the layout of a building.

How to Memorize "outlines"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the meaning of 'outline', imagine a blank canvas or a piece of paper. An outline is like the first lines or sketch that you make on that canvas or paper to define the shape and contour of the object or idea that you want to create.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the meaning of 'outline', associate it with the word 'plan'. An outline is a plan or a sketch that defines the essential features of an object or an idea.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize the meaning of 'outline', use the mnemonic 'Outlines are the first lines that define the shape of an idea or an object'.


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