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. George Eliot:

   The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or things is to get a definite outline of our ignorance.

3. Dan Blumenthal:

   The U.S. is moving in the right direction by more publicly engaging with Taiwan and supporting it. But it needs to bolster its deterrence against a PRC use of force, on Taiwan, the U.S. should engage the CCP in private diplomacy to outline the political and military costs it would face if it uses force against Taiwan. It should be told that there is no surer way to Taiwan de jure independence than CCP aggression.

4. Vince Lombardi:

   Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their player and motivate.

5. Roberto Cadiz:

   We hope to be able to outline a minimum core of rights and duties relevant to climate justice.