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outlined

Outlined (adj) means having its edge or main points marked out. Example: “The proposal, outlined in five pages, covered the whole budget.”

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Having its edge or main points marked out.
"The proposal, outlined in five pages, covered the whole budget."
"Her lips were outlined in a bold red pencil."

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In plain EnglishSketched, summarized, or given a clear edge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “outlined” mean?

The word “outlined” means having its edge or main points marked out. In plain terms, sketched, summarized, or given a clear edge.

How do you use “outlined” in a sentence?

Here is “outlined” used in a sentence: “The proposal, outlined in five pages, covered the whole budget.”

What part of speech is “outlined”?

“Outlined” is an adjective.

Is “outlined” a common word?

“Outlined” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between outlined and detailed?

Outlined means the main points have been set out in brief, like a summary. Detailed means full information is given. An outlined plan is a sketch, while a detailed plan is thorough.

What is the difference between outlined and highlighted?

Outlined means having the edges or key points marked out, such as a shape's border or a plan's main headings. Highlighted means made to stand out, often with color, to draw attention.

What is the difference between outlined and underlined?

Outlined means having an edge or border drawn around something, or having main points sketched out. Underlined means having a line drawn beneath text.

What can be described as outlined?

Common uses include an 'outlined shape' or 'outlined font' for the edge sense, and an 'outlined plan' or 'outlined proposal' for the main-points sense.

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