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Common collocations with outline in American Collocation

outline noun countable

US /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/

brief

brief
succinct

Applicants are initially invited to provide a brief outline of their idea.

vague

bare
sketchy
vague

The town has an interesting history, of which I know only a sketchy outline.

general

broad
rough

This article gives a rough outline of what you need to get yourself online.

basic

bare
basic

Let me give you a basic outline of the project.

detailed

detailed

For a more detailed outline of this course go to our Courses page.

not yet definite

provisional
tentative

A provisional outline of the programme follows – please note that this is subject to revisions.

prepare an outline

draft
prepare
sketch

I have sketched the outline of my argument in favour of a written constitution.

provide someone with an outline

give (someone)
present (someone with)
provide (someone with)
submit

Authors wishing to contribute are encouraged to submit an outline of a prospective paper.

change an outline

revise

You will probably need to revise your outline as you plan your essay.