The study outlining the researcher’s findings has been published in the journal Ergonomics.
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Outlining
Synonyms for "outlining" (24 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (7)
Noun(7 words)
Related words (12)
Noun(11 words)
line-drawnoutline-basedplanningprecompositionsketchstructuringsummarizesummarizingtext creationtracewriting outline
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: contour drawing, contour-based, contouring, definition, delineate.
- Sentence evidence is available for outlining, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "outlining".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "outlining"
Keep "outlining" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "outlining" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "outlining", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "outlining" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesart practicedrawinggeometric operationgraphic featureorganizationorganizational conceptplanningplanning actstructurevisual artvisual feature
More specific
16 entriesargument outlinebulleted outlinecontour drawingcontour linecontour tracingedge delineationedge linehierarchical outlinelecture outlineoutline illustrationresearch outlinesection outlinesilhouette drawingsilhouettingthesis outlinetopic outline
Collocations
13 entriesbulleted outlinehierarchical outlinemodular outlineoutline formatoutline methodoutline structureoutlining frameworkoutlining methodoutlining processoutlining stageoutlining stepsoutlining techniquestructured outlining
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Outlining his findings in a study published by the journal Geology, Menge suggests that electrically charged volcanic ash from the devastating eruption short-circuited the ionosphere, which produced the clouds that dumped the soaking rains on Napoleon and his troops at Waterloo.
Source: tatoeba (11653611)
This May, agricultural ministers from twenty of the world’s largest economies (G20) gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, to issue an Agricultural Communiqué outlining key actions to advance global food security and sustainable food systems.
Source: tatoeba (12007608)
As president of South Africa since 2018, Cyril Ramaphosa has dutifully delivered his annual address before Parliament, outlining government priorities in the year ahead.
Source: tatoeba (12210938)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "outlining"?
Closest matches include contour drawing, contour-based, contouring, definition, delineate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "outlining"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.