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outline

Pronunciation: [ˈaʊtlaɪn]

Word

Context: "education"

(noun) an outline is a general description or plan of something. It helps organize ideas or topics, like when creating a guide for a project or essay.

Example

I created an outline for my school report to make sure I covered all the important points.

Example

Without an outline, my writing became messy and hard to follow.

Example

Can you show me the outline you made for your presentation?

Context: "creation"

(verb) to outline means to draw or describe the main features of something. It’s like making a sketch that shows the important details but not everything.

Example

She will outline her story before writing the full book to know what happens in each chapter.

Example

He didn't outline his ideas first, so his drawing looked confusing and unclear.

Example

How do you plan to outline your essay before you start writing it?

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