What does "outlined" mean?

1. (summarised a plan) to give a short description of the main parts of an idea or plan. 2. (drew the shape) to draw the outer edge or shape of something. 3. (having a border) having a line around the outside edge.

How do you use "outlined"?

Often used in formal or professional contexts to introduce a summary. Commonly used in the context of digital fonts and vector graphics.

outlined

v. · adj.

US //ˈaʊtˌɫaɪnd// UK //ˈaʊtlaɪnd// out·lined

1 summarised a plan (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

to give a short description of the main parts of an idea or plan.

to provide a summary of the principal features or general principles of a proposal or argument.

Example

The manager outlined the new project goals during the morning meeting.

Example

The prime minister outlined a comprehensive strategy for economic recovery, focusing on infrastructure investment and tax reform for small businesses.

Usage

Often used in formal or professional contexts to introduce a summary.
- detailed
- elaborated
2 drew the shape (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to draw the outer edge or shape of something.

to trace or draw the exterior line or contour of an object.

Example

She outlined the shape of her hand on the paper with a pencil.

Example

The artist outlined the figures in charcoal before applying the first layers of oil paint to the canvas.
- traced
- contoured
- delineated
- filled

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3 having a border (adj.)
C1 Advanced Technical Computing

having a line around the outside edge.

characterised by a visible border or contour line, often used in graphic design or typography.

Example

The poster used large outlined letters that were easy to read from far away.

Example

The designer opted for outlined fonts to ensure the text remained legible against the busy photographic background.

Usage

Commonly used in the context of digital fonts and vector graphics.
- bordered
- contoured
- solid