Found 3 items, similar to outline.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: outline garis besar, guratan, menggariskan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: outline outline n 1: the line that appears to bound an object [syn: lineation] 2: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory [syn: synopsis, abstract, precis] 3: a schematic or preliminary plan [syn: schema, scheme] v 1: describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; “sketch the outline of the book”; “outline his ideas” [syn: sketch, adumbrate] 2: draw up an outline or sketch for something; “draft a speech” [syn: draft] 3: trace the shape of [syn: delineate, limn]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Outline Outline \Out"line`\, n. 1. (a) The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour. (b) In art: A line drawn by pencil, pen, graver, or the like, by which the boundary of a figure is indicated. (c) A sketch composed of such lines; the delineation of a figure without shading. [1913 Webster] Painters, by their outlines, colors, lights, and shadows, represent the same in their pictures. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: A sketch of any scheme; a preliminary or general indication of a plan, system, discourse, course of thought, etc.; as, the outline of a speech. [1913 Webster] But that larger grief . . . Is given in outline and no more. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster] Syn: Sketch; draught; delineation. See Sketch. [1913 Webster] Outline \Out"line`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Outlined; p. pr. & vb. n. Outlining.] 1. To draw the outline of. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: To sketch out or indicate as by an outline; to create a general framework of (a plan, system, discourse, course of thought), for which the details need to be added; as, to outline an argument or a campaign. [1913 Webster]