outline
noun
the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
outlined
Example Sentences
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To eliminate “tail risk,” the catastrophic exposure of an uncapped medical emergency, use coverage that falls under ACA’s consumer protections, as outlined in Healthcare.gov’s guide to what ACA plans cover.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
The Overnight Visitor Levy, which was outlined in the King's Speech in May, means a holiday in England could become more expensive if local leaders decide to implement the tax.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Bettencourt urged the board to scrap the current proposal and go back to the plan outlined in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
She outlined the work she’s been doing to run the organization and the plans she is implementing to secure its future.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Against the sullen redness of the eastern sky a cleft was outlined in the topmost ridge, narrow, deep-cloven between two black shoulders; and on either shoulder was a horn of stone.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
