Associations to the word «Outline»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
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 for a project.
OUTLINE, noun. (film industry) A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
OUTLINE, verb. (transitive) To draw an outline of something.
OUTLINE, verb. (transitive) To summarize something.
Dictionary definition
OUTLINE, noun. The line that appears to bound an object.
OUTLINE, noun. A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.
OUTLINE, noun. A schematic or preliminary plan.
OUTLINE, verb. Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas".
OUTLINE, verb. Draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech".
OUTLINE, verb. Trace the shape of.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.