Definition of outlines Outlines

/awˈtlajˌnz/ - [awtlaynz] -

We found 3 definitions of outlines from 2 different sources.

What does outlines mean?

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Noun Plural: outlines
outline - a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
		synopsis, abstract, precis
		sum-up, summary a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
		brief a condensed written summary or abstract
		apercu a short synopsis
outline - a schematic or preliminary plan
		schema, scheme
		plan, programme, program scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"
outline - the line that appears to bound an object
		lineation
		bounds, boundary, bound the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
		coastline the outline of a coast
		silhouette a drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color

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outline (Noun)
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
outline (Noun)
The outer shape of an object or figure.
outline (Noun)
A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
outline (Noun)
A general description of some subject.
outline (Noun)
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
outline (Noun)
A preliminary plan of a project.
outline (Noun)
A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
outline (Verb)
To draw an outline of something.
outline (Verb)
To summarize something.

outline (n.)
The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour.
outline (n.)
In art: A line drawn by pencil, pen, graver, or the like, by which the boundary of a figure is indicated.
outline (n.)
A sketch composed of such lines; the delineation of a figure without shading.
outline (n.)
Fig.: A sketch of any scheme; a preliminary or general indication of a plan, system, course of thought, etc.; as, the outline of a speech.
outline (v. t.)
To draw the outline of.
outline (v. t.)
Fig.: To sketch out or indicate as by an outline; as, to outline an argument or a campaign.

outline
To bring information in fewer words; to describe roughly or briefly.
outline
What is being told in a clear and orderly manner.
outline
A general description of some subject.
outline
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
outline
A schematic or preliminary plan.
outline
To draw up an outline or sketch for something.
outline
To trace the shape of.

outline
owt′līn, n. the outer line: the lines by which any figure is bounded: a sketch showing only the main lines: a draft: a set-line in fishing.—v.t. to draw the exterior line of: to delineate or sketch.—adj. Outlin′ear, like an outline

outline
Is the succession of lines that show the figure of the works, and indicate the direction in which the defensive masses are laid out, in order to obtain a proper defense.
outline
Is the succession of lines that show the figure of the works, and indicate the direction in which the defensive masses are laid out, in order to obtain a proper defense.