1. general descriptions or plans showing the main features of something
2. the outer edges or boundaries of an object or figure

1. describes or explains the main features or general plan of something
2. draws or traces the outer edge or shape of something

Examples

• The teacher provided outlines for each chapter to help students study.
• She could see the outlines of mountains against the sunset.
• The proposal outlines three main strategies for growth.
• He outlines his daily routine in the morning.
• The artist carefully outlines each figure before adding color.
• The course outlines cover all the topics we’ll study this semester.
• Dark outlines of trees were visible through the fog.