# outlining

Pronunciation: say "OWT-lyn-ing" /ˈaʊtlaɪnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of outline. — present participle and gerund of outline
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of outline. Use this form for the -ing version, such as when the action is happening now.
   - _The architect is outlining the new building's basic shape on the screen._
   - _Outlining the chapters early helped the author keep the plot on track._

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