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, outline, 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, outline

3. outline, schema, schemeverb

   a schematic or preliminary plan

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

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, outline, 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, outline, draft, enlist, delineate, limn

6. delineate, limn, outlineverb

   trace the shape of

   Synonyms:
   delimitate, portray, line, describe, limn, depict, draft, adumbrate, delimit, outline, 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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How to use outline in a sentence?

1. 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.

2. Israel Governor Karnit Flug:

   The outline does not achieve the ideal result, but it does contain many advantages for the economy, the Bank of Israel supports the main points of the outline and progress toward its implementation.

3. 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.

4. Harry Reid:

   The outline he just gave has nothing to do with intellectual credibility. The agreement that was finalized last week dealt with one subject and one subject only. Whether or not Iran should have a nuclear weapon and the answer was resoundingly no.

5. Adam Twidell:

   The runway appears, framed in the island's rugged outline as you approach. Depending on wind conditions, pilots can land on both ends of the 400-meter strip. It's like landing on an aircraft carrier, with a deep drop-off into the sea.