1. described the main features or general plan of something
Usage: past tense of outline
2. drew the outer edge or boundary of something
Usage: past tense of outline

1. having a visible border or edge drawn around it

Examples

• The teacher outlined the main points of the lesson on the board.
• She outlined her plan for the project during the meeting.
• He outlined the figure in black ink before adding color.
• The mountains were outlined against the sunset sky.
• The outlined text was easier to read on the dark background.
• The architect outlined the building’s basic structure.
• Stars were outlined in the constellation chart.