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outline
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
When used as a noun, "outline" can refer to both a physical shape (the edge) and an abstract plan (a summary). These two meanings are very common in everyday English. As a verb, the word is almost always transitive, meaning it needs an object. You don't just "outline"; you outline "a plan," "a drawing," or "a strategy." In academic and professional writing, using "outline" to describe a summary is considered clear and formal, making it suitable for essays, business reports, and presentations.
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Meanings
The outer edge or boundary of a shape or object.
"The mountain's outline was visible against the sunset sky."
A general description or plan giving the essential features of something but not the detail.
"She presented a brief outline of her research proposal."