outline
noun
the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
will outline
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future tenseof outline.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Most agreements with these kinds of communities allow residents to leave, although your contract will outline the consequences of doing so.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
In their Oval Office talk, Merz will outline the EU's "coordinated position", a spokesman said, adding that "businesses need planning security, and that applies on both sides of the Atlantic".
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
She will outline the parameters of the inquiry on Tuesday before a brief opening statement from the counsel assisting the inquiry.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
The Bank of England will also release its quarterly monetary policy report, where it will outline forecasts for inflation and the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
This chapter will outline some of the characteristics and key elements of music and play, including a discussion of the innateness of musical creativity and suggestions for encouraging creativity.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
