Outline | Mean of outline in English Dictionary

/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/

• Noun
• a drawing or picture that shows only the shape of an object
1. An outline of his face showed his high forehead, long nose, and small chin.
2. Outlines of animals were carved into the cave's walls.
• a style of drawing in which only the outer edges of an object are shown
1. The pictures were drawn in outline and then filled in with color.
• a line that is drawn around the edges of something
1. The leaves etched into the vase have a gold outline.

• a written list or description of only the most important parts of an essay, speech, plan, etc.
1. Organize your essay by writing an outline in which you state your main idea followed by your supporting points.
2. a plot outline
3. a brief outline of American history
4. Her speech was written in outline on note cards.
• Verb
• to draw a line around the edges of (something)
1. The leaves on the vase are outlined in gold.
2. the outlined areas on the map
3. The mountain was outlined against the setting sun.
• to list or describe only the most important parts of (an essay, speech, plan, etc.)
1. The President outlined his agenda for the next term.
2. The book outlines the major events of the country's history.
3. All players must follow the rules outlined above.