outline

noun B2

Meaning

An outline is a structured plan or summary that organizes the main points and ideas of a document or project, often used to guide writing or presentations.
💡 A common mistake is using "outline" as a verb when referring to the process of creating a summary; it is primarily used as a noun in this context.

Example Sentences

Can you give me a quick outline of the meeting ?
Can you give me an outline of the project plan ?
The report includes an outline of the main project objectives .
The teacher asked us to submit an outline before the essay .

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