Tra từ outline - Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

out·line (outʹlīn')n.
1.
a. A line marking the outer contours or boundaries of an object or figure.
b. The shape of an object or figure.
2.
a. A style of drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
b. A sketch done in this style.
3.
a. A general description covering the main points of a subject:
an outline of American literature.
b. A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
c. A summary of a written work or speech, usually analyzed in headings and subheadings.
4. A preliminary draft or plan, as of a project or proposal.tr.v. out·lined, out·lin·ing, out·lines
1. To draw an outline of.
2. To display or accentuate the outline of.
3. To give the main features or various aspects of; summarize:
outlined the major provisions of the tax bill.
Synonyms: outline, contour, profile, silhouette
These nouns refer to a line that defines the boundary and shape of an object, mass, or figure: the outline of the mountains against the sunset; saw the island's contour from the airplane; a monarch's profile on an ancient coin; saw the dark silhouette of the family waving farewell.