outline
noun
the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
has outlined
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present perfectof outline (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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There are also plans for a new state-of-the-art training ground while Hopkinson has outlined a desire to revamp St James' Park or move stadiums to increase matchday revenue.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Faced with an almost-insatiable appetite for electricity in the world's most populous nation, Modi has outlined plans to substantially scale-up nuclear power generation in coming years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Warsh, who has outlined plans for five task forces to review how the Fed operates and communicates, said he took “incredible comfort” from his colleagues’ willingness to “go back to first principles.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The Social Security Administration has outlined more than 140 different scenarios on its website to address the insolvency issue.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
But he is having doubts: there are other theoretical possibilities, two of which he has outlined in his paper.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
