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outline

Pronunciation: [ˈaʊtlaɪn]

Word

Learn how to use outline in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce outline

Pronunciation: [ˈaʊtlaɪn]

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