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outlines Definition and Meaning in English (outlines definition)

noun
Synonyms:summariessketchesplans
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Outlines definition: The main features or general description of something, presented without excessive detail.

Definitions of Outlines

  1. 1noun

    The main features or general description of something, presented without excessive detail.

  2. 2verb

    To describe the main features or general idea of something in a brief or summary form.

Example Sentences

business

“The committee reviewed the outlines of the proposed policy changes.”

formal

“The speaker outlines the main arguments before diving into specifics.”

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Antonyms

detailselaborations

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoutline
past tenseoutlined
present participleoutlining
nounoutline
agent nounoutliner

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Outlines definition: The main features or general description of something, presented without excessive detail.
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