outline

Definition

• n. the line that appears to bound an object
• n. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
• n. a schematic or preliminary plan

Word forms

Past participle

outlined

Past tense

outlined

Present participle

outlining

Third person singular

outlines

Example sentences

1. n.

   The teacher provided an outline of the main topics we would cover in the course.

2. vt.

   She outlined her ideas for the project during the meeting.

3. n.

   The outline of the report helped the students understand the structure of their writing.

4. n.

   In programming, an outline of the code can make it easier to manage.