Outline Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Outline

Meaning 1 : a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

    Synonyms : abstract,  precis,  synopsis
Meaning 2 : a schematic or preliminary plan

    Synonyms : schema,  scheme
Meaning 3 : draw up an outline or sketch for something

    Synonyms : draft
Meaning 4 : describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

    Example : sketch the outline of the book,outline his ideas

    Synonyms : adumbrate,  sketch
Meaning 5 : trace the shape of

    Synonyms : delineate,  limn
Meaning 6 : the line that appears to bound an object

    Synonyms : lineation