outlined Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
   sketch; outline; adumbrate.
   
   • sketch the outline of the book
   • outline his ideas
2. verb draw up an outline or sketch for something
   draft; outline.
   
   • draft a speech
3. verb trace the shape of
   delineate; limn; outline.
   
4. adjective satellite showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
   defined.
   
   • hills defined against the evening sky
   • the setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill

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