Definition: To draw an outline of.

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! That’s a good start from the dictionary – “to draw an outline of.” But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down. “Outlined” means to show the shape or edges of something. Think about drawing a picture of a tree. You wouldn't just fill in all the leaves and branches, right? First, you’d draw a simple line around the whole thing – that’s the outline! It can also mean to give a brief summary or plan. Like when I might "outline" a lesson for you - I’ll tell you what we're going to do before we actually do it, right? It’s like sketching out the main ideas. So, “outlined” means to show the basic form, or give a quick overview. Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about whether something is “outlined”?