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outline in German

outline in German is Entwurf, Skizze, Konturenzeichnung — outline means the line or shape marking the edge of something.

outline in German

Entwurf
noun
Skizze
noun
Konturenzeichnung
noun
Skizzierung
noun
Umrisszeichnung
noun
Kontur
noun
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
Umriss
noun
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
Umriss
noun
The outer shape of an object or figure.
Beschreibung
noun
A general description of some subject.
Zusammenfassung
noun
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
zusammenfassen
verb
umreißen
verb

What does "outline" mean?

  1. noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
    "You could just make out the outline of the mountains against the night sky."
  2. noun A summary that lays out the main points of something, such as a plan or piece of writing.
    "She handed in an outline of her thesis before starting the full draft."
  3. verb To describe the main points of something, or to draw its boundary.
    "The manager outlined the new project timeline in the meeting."

outline in a sentence

  • You could just make out the outline of the mountains against the night sky.
  • The artist sketched the outline before adding any detail.
  • She handed in an outline of her thesis before starting the full draft.
  • The teacher asked us to write an outline before drafting our essays.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "outline" in German?

"outline" in German is Entwurf, Skizze, Konturenzeichnung. outline means: The line or shape marking the edge of something.

How do you use "outline" in a sentence?

Example: "You could just make out the outline of the mountains against the night sky." In German, "outline" is Entwurf, Skizze, Konturenzeichnung.

Are there other ways to say "outline" in German?

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "outline": Entwurf, Skizze, Konturenzeichnung, Skizzierung, Umrisszeichnung, Kontur.

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