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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

outlining

/ˈaʊtlaɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does outlining mean?

verb

The act of creating an outline, or a plan or diagram showing the structure of a piece of writing or a project. The process of breaking down a subject into its main points and subpoints.

Example

"She spent hours outlining the structure of her novel before starting to write."

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