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outline
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of OUTLINE
1
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface <place your hand on the paper and draw an outline around it>
Related Words delineation, sketch; profile, skyline; cast, configuration, conformation, form, geometry, shape; framework, skeleton
2
a short statement of the main points <a printed outline of the lecture has been made available for all attendees>
Synonyms abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up
Related Words abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening; simplification, streamlining; rehash, reprise; conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)
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