Outline ( noun , verb , verb )

(As a noun)

Outline ( noun )

1. A line or set of lines marking the edge of an object or figure.
2. A general description or plan showing the main features of something.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french outline, from out- "outside" + ligne "line".

Examples:

1. The picture was just an outline of a face.
2. He drew an outline of the building on the paper.
3. The outline of the story is clear but the details are still fuzzy.
4. The outline of the proposal was well received by the board.
5. The outline of the dress was simple but elegant.

(As a verb)

Outline ( verb )

1. A line or set of lines marking the edge of an object or figure.
2. A general description or plan showing the main features of something.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french outline, from out- "outside" + ligne "line".

Examples:

1. The picture was just an outline of a face.
2. He drew an outline of the building on the paper.
3. The outline of the story is clear but the details are still fuzzy.
4. The outline of the proposal was well received by the board.
5. The outline of the dress was simple but elegant.

(As a verb)

Outline ( verb )

1. A line or set of lines marking the edge of an object or figure.
2. A general description or plan showing the main features of something.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french outline, from out- "outside" + ligne "line".

Examples:

1. The picture was just an outline of a face.
2. He drew an outline of the building on the paper.
3. The outline of the story is clear but the details are still fuzzy.
4. The outline of the proposal was well received by the board.
5. The outline of the dress was simple but elegant.