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outlines

Pronunciation: [aʊtlaɪnz]

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Learn how to use outlines in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) an outline is a simple plan or sketch that shows the main points or ideas about a topic. It helps organize thoughts and information. Imagine you're writing a story, and you make a list of what happens in each part.

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The teacher asked us to create an outline for our research project.

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Without an outline, my essay became confusing and hard to follow.

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Can you show me the outline for your presentation?

Context: “drawing”

(verb) to outline means to draw or mark the main shape or edge of something. It’s like sketching the first lines of a drawing before you fill it in. Imagine you are drawing a tree and you first make a simple line to show its shape.

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She carefully outlined the picture before coloring it in.

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He didn’t outline his drawing, and it ended up looking messy.

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Did you outline the shape before you started painting?

Context: “planning”

(verb) to outline can also mean to describe the main points or ideas of something in a clear way. This happens often when you're sharing a plan or telling someone what to do. It’s like giving someone the important highlights without all the details.

Example

The manager outlined the new project during the meeting.

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He didn't outline his instructions, and everyone was confused about what to do.

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Can you outline the steps for the new process?

How to pronounce outlines

Pronunciation: [aʊtlaɪnz]

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