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outlined of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "outlined of" is not correct in written English.
It does not convey a clear meaning and is not a standard expression. Example: "The project details were outlined of the main objectives during the meeting."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Formal & Business
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
12 human-written examples
There are ways around the problem that Swift outlined, of course.
News & Media
"We want to be a player in a process yet to be outlined of rebuilding Lower Manhattan," said John Zuccotti, chairman of Brookfield.
News & Media
Sebastian Coe, the president of world athletics' embattled governing body, will be under further pressure on Thursday as fresh allegations are outlined of widespread corruption at the heart of the sport.
News & Media
Recent developments are outlined of materials and process selection methods leading towards industrial applications.
The various steps are outlined of an algorithm that uses the characteristics of the juice as inputs.
Science
A spokesperson added: "The trust has developed detailed plans to address the recommendations outlined, of which an initial response has been provided to the ombudsman.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
48 human-written examples
Add the outline sketch of the nose.
Wiki
Outline of his life.
News & Media
Outline of his career.
News & Media
Writers present revised outlines of their stories.
News & Media
The outline of some small African nation.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "outlined in" or "described in" instead of "outlined of". The preposition "of" is grammatically incorrect in this context.
Common error
Avoid using "of" after "outlined" when you mean to say where something is described or detailed. "Outlined in" correctly indicates the location of the outline, such as "outlined in the report".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "outlined of" is grammatically incorrect and does not function properly as a prepositional phrase to indicate where something is described or summarized. As Ludwig AI confirms, standard usage requires "outlined in".
Frequent in
Science
41%
News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
8%
Less common in
Wiki
18%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "outlined of" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. The correct and standard phrasing is "outlined in". Ludwig AI confirms that it does not convey a clear meaning. Although it appears in a number of sources, using it can detract from clarity and credibility. Remember to use alternative phrases such as "described in" or "detailed in" for grammatically sound writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
outlined in
Corrects the preposition to the standard "in", indicating that details are contained within something.
described in
Replaces "outlined" with "described", a similar verb, and uses the correct preposition "in".
detailed in
Uses "detailed" instead of "outlined", emphasizing the thoroughness of the description, with the correct preposition "in".
summarized in
Replaces "outlined" with "summarized", indicating a brief account, and uses the correct preposition "in".
presented in
Uses "presented" to suggest a more formal delivery of information, with the correct preposition "in".
specified in
Replaces "outlined" with "specified", indicating precise details are given, with the correct preposition "in".
explained in
Uses "explained" to emphasize the clarification of something, with the correct preposition "in".
covered in
Replaces "outlined" with "covered", suggesting a comprehensive overview, with the correct preposition "in".
delineated in
Uses a more formal verb, "delineated", to indicate a clear marking or outlining, with the correct preposition "in".
indicated in
Replaces "outlined" with "indicated", suggesting a pointing out or showing, with the correct preposition "in".
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "outlined of"?
The correct way to phrase this is to use "outlined in" instead of "outlined of". For example, "The plan is outlined in the document" is correct.
What does "outlined in" mean?
"Outlined in" means that something is described or summarized within a specific document, plan, or context. It indicates where the details can be found.
Can I use "described of" instead of "outlined of"?
No, "described of" is also grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is "described in". For example, "The process is described in the manual."
What are some alternatives to "outlined in"?
Alternatives to "outlined in" include "detailed in", "specified in", or "presented in", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
79%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested