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Definition of Outline
Out´line` | n. | 1. | The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour. | | 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. | | v. t. | 1. | To draw the outline of. | | 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. |
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