Dictionary Entry
outline
nounFind the meaning of the word outline, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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A summary of the main points of a topic, speech, or book, or to draw the basic shape of something.
Example Sentence
The teacher asked us to create an outline for our research paper before we started writing.
Usage Note
Use an outline to organize your thoughts before writing an essay, report, or presentation, or to quickly understand the main ideas of a text.