broad outline

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

A summary covering the main points without much detail.

outlineADJECTIVE + outline (sense: summary)

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Examples (10)

  • The committee discussed the broad outline of the new policy.
  • We only have a broad outline of the project at this stage.
  • Can you give me a broad outline of your proposal?
  • The presentation provided a broad outline of the company's future plans.
  • She quickly sketched a broad outline of the solution.
  • Let's agree on the broad outline before delving into details.
  • The report presented a broad outline of the economic situation.
  • He gave us a broad outline of his travel itinerary.
  • They developed a broad outline for the marketing campaign.
  • The teacher explained the broad outline of the course syllabus.