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OUTLINING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word outlining. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word outlining. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OUTLINING

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abstract
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

noun

• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

adjective satellite

• not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

• dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

verb

• consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

• make off with belongings of others

• consider apart from a particular case or instance

• give an abstract (of)

adumbrate
verbv
verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• give to understand

delineate
verbv
adjective

• represented accurately or precisely

verb

• show the form or outline of

• determine the essential quality of

• trace the shape of

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• describe in vivid detail

draft
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

• a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

• a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

• a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

• any of the various versions in the development of a written work

• the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)

• a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

• a dose of liquid medicine

• compulsory military service

• a large and hurried swallow

• the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

verb

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• engage somebody to enter the army

• make a blueprint of

limn
verbv
verb

• trace the shape of

• make a portrait of

lineation
nounn
noun

• the line that appears to bound an object

• the act of marking or outlining with lines

precis
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

verb

• make a summary (of)

schema
nounn
noun

• an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

• a schematic or preliminary plan

scheme
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elaborate and systematic plan of action

• a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

• a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

• an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

• a schematic or preliminary plan

verb

• form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

• devise a system or form a scheme for

sketch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• preliminary drawing for later elaboration

• a brief literary description

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

verb

• make a sketch of

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

synopsis
nounn
noun

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Best Hypernyms For OUTLINING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for outlining, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
draw bound boundary bounds compose depict describe indite pen plan program programme sum-up summary write

Alternatives for ABSTRACT

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