OUTLINE

Outline

An outline, also called an hierarchical outline, is a list arranged to show hierarchical relationships and is a type of tree structure. It is used to present the main points or topics of a given subject, often used as a rough draft or summary of the content of a document.

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outline

Noun

  1. A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
  2. The outer shape of an object or figure.
  3. A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
  4. A general description of some subject.
  5. A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
  6. A preliminary plan for a project.
    the outline of a speech
  7. A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.

Verb

  1. To draw an outline of something.
  2. To summarize something.


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