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
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What does "outline" mean?
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noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
"You could just make out the outline of the mountains against the night sky."
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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."
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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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