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
Skizze
Konturenzeichnung
Skizzierung
Umrisszeichnung
Kontur
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
Umriss
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
Umriss
The outer shape of an object or figure.
Beschreibung
A general description of some subject.
Zusammenfassung
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
zusammenfassen
umreißen
What does "outline" mean?
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noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
"The child traced the outline of her hand on a sheet of paper."
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noun A summary that lays out the main points of something, such as a plan or piece of writing.
"Before the meeting, I sent my team a short outline of the agenda."
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verb To describe the main points of something, or to draw its boundary.
"The guide outlined the route for the day's walk before we set off."
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outline in a sentence
- The child traced the outline of her hand on a sheet of paper.
- You could just make out the outline of the mountains against the night sky.
- Before the meeting, I sent my team a short outline of the agenda.
- She handed in an outline of her thesis before starting the full draft.
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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: "The child traced the outline of her hand on a sheet of paper." 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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