Synonyms for outline
ˈaʊtˌlaɪnout·line

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1. outline

   An abridgment gives the most important portions of a work substantially as they stand. An outline or synopsis is a kind of sketch closely following the plan. An abstract or digest is an independent statement of what the book contains. An analysis draws out the chief thoughts or arguments, whether expressed or implied. A summary is the most condensed statement of results or conclusions. An epitome, compend, or compendium is a condensed view of a subject, whether derived from a previous publication or not. We may have an abridgment of a dictionary, but not an analysis, abstract, digest, or summary. We may have an epitome of religion, a compendium of English literature, but not an abridgment. Compare ABBREVIATION.

   Synonyms:
   abbreviation, abridgment, abstract, analysis, compend, compendium, digest, epitome, summary, synopsis

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1. outline

   Synonyms:
   delineation, sketch, contour, draft, plan

   Antonyms:
   form, substance, figure, object, subject, field, ground, bulk, space

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1. outline, lineationnoun

   the line that appears to bound an object

   Synonyms:
   lineation, schema, scheme, precis, synopsis, abstract

2. outline, synopsis, abstract, precisnoun

   a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

   Synonyms:
   lineation, abstraction, abstract, scheme, synopsis, precis, schema

3. outline, schema, schemeverb

   a schematic or preliminary plan

   Synonyms:
   lineation, strategy, abstract, scheme, dodging, synopsis, precis, schema, system, dodge

4. sketch, outline, adumbrateverb

   describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

   "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"

   Synonyms:
   sketch, limn, adumbrate, intimate, insinuate, draft, delineate, chalk out

5. draft, outlineverb

   draw up an outline or sketch for something

   "draft a speech"

   Synonyms:
   draught, sketch, muster in, blueprint, adumbrate, draft, enlist, delineate, limn

6. delineate, limn, outlineverb

   trace the shape of

   Synonyms:
   delimitate, portray, line, describe, limn, depict, draft, adumbrate, delimit, delineate, trace, specify, define, draw, sketch

Matched Categories

1. • Authorship
   • Boundary
   • Summary
   • Write

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1. outlinenoun

   Synonyms:
   contour

2. outlinenoun

   Synonyms:
   sketch, plan, draft, delineation, drawing, rough draft

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1. outlinenoun

   Synonyms:
   contour, circumference, periphery, profile, sketch, draught, scenario

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1. List of paraphrases for "outline":

   schema, describe, overview, contour, esquisse, summary, scheme, sketch, schematic, description, indicate, outlines, expose, blueprint, plan

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1. The State Department:

   As travelers face ongoing risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State will begin updating Our Advisories this week to better reflect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's( CDC) science-based Travel Health Notices that outline current issues affecting travelers' health, our Advisories also take into account logistical factors, including in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.

2. Guy Liany:

   We map all the geographical elements, the paths, the plots, interest points, everything that depicts the outline of the cemetery.

3. Yulia Tymoshenko:

   If we want to save this parliament ...then we have to outline together 10-15 categorical conditions that must be met before the formation of any coalition.

4. Cabinet Office:

   Not only are we not asking for a longer transition period but the EU has always been very clear that you can't use Article 50 to talk about the long-term future relationship, there is a withdrawal agreement that talks about a period up until the end of 2020, then what we will be seeking to have agreed in clear outline .... over the ensuing period is the big treaty that sets the terms of the future relationship.

5. Aston Martin:

   Yes, there are discussions on with Aston Martin. Yes, there is excitement on both sides, but it still has to go through due process before we agree and shake hands on a concept, whatever that concept may be ... we have not exchanged anything in terms of an outline or draft contracts.