Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with outline in American Collocation
outline
verb
transitive
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/
briefly
briefly
succinctly
This book starts by outlining briefly the type of world in which Margaret lived.
clearly
clearly
eloquently
A booklet supplied with the video case clearly outlines the key messages.
generally
broadly
The new structure of the school is broadly outlined below.
plan
framework
measures
plan
proposal
vision
I have asked the architects to outline their proposals for environmental sustainability in the design of the new building.
principles or rules
basics
criteria
principles
requirements
The paper outlines the principles which lie behind Labour’s new policy making processes.
method
approach
methodology
procedure
steps
strategy
Employees should use the procedure outlined in their contract to pursue grievances.
aim
aim
objectives
priorities
This report will outline our objectives for the coming year.
results or findings
findings
progress
recommendations
This document outlines the main findings from the research.
reasons
background
rationale
reasons
The union outlined its initial reasons for opposing the sell-off.