outline

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The outer edge or shape of something.

   We could just see the outline of the mountains in the fog.

2. 2
   verb

   To give the main facts or ideas about something without all the details.

   The manager outlined the plan for the coming year.

3. 3
   noun

   A short description of the main points of something.

   She wrote a brief outline of her essay before starting.

From out + line.

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