Outlining
/ˈaʊtˌlaɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of preparing a structured summary or plan, especially for legal documents or arguments.
The attorney’s outlining of the case clarified the key points for the trial.
- (v.) Present participle of outline.
She is outlining the key legal issues for the brief.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, outlining is crucial for organizing complex information; distinguish between its use as a noun (the plan itself) and as verb form (act of making the plan).
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