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outliner

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈaʊtlaɪnə/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who or that which draws an outline.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A software system for organizing text into a hierarchy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From outline + -er.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: demarcador — computer system
  • Finnish: luonnostin — computer system
  • Finnish: outliner — computer system
  • German: Gliederungseditor — computer system
  • Italian: sottolineatore — computer system
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