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Synonyms for outline

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for outline

a line marking and shaping the outer form of an object

a preliminary plan or version, as of a written work

to draw up a preliminary plan or version of

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Synonyms for outline

the line that appears to bound an object

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

a schematic or preliminary plan

describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

draw up an outline or sketch for something

trace the shape of

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Stretching over 250m, the most remote Defender outline was imprinted on the side of a mountain in the French Alps.
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There on the first page is a bunch of coloured outlines of the partners.
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The second portion of the book is the arena in which Scobie thematically outlines his biblical theology.
A Practical Guide to Energy Management: Enhancing the Bottom Line outlines practical steps that can be taken to address this challenge and make a positive impact on property performance.
Theory meets reality in the plan document, which outlines the plan's specific features--such as vesting schedules and the use of investment advisers.
The Strategic Planning Group will produce a brief document that outlines the goals and objectives that are thought to warrant the greatest scientific and programmatic attention over the next several years.