What is the meaning of outlined?

verb

  • Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of.
    • usage: "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
  • Draw up an outline or sketch for something.
    • usage: "draft a speech"
  • Trace the shape of.

adjective

  • Showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary.
    • usage: "hills defined against the evening sky"; "the setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill"
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