Identify vs. Outline
Difference Between Identify and Outline
Identifyverb
(transitive) To establish the identity of someone or something.
Outlinenoun
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
Identifyverb
To establish the taxonomic classification of an organism.
Outlinenoun
The outer shape of an object or figure.
Identifyverb
(transitive) To equate or make the same; to unite or combine into one.
Outlinenoun
A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
Identifyverb
(reflexive) To have a strong affinity with; to feel oneself to be modelled on or connected to.
Outlinenoun
A general description of some subject.
Identifyverb
(intransitive) To associate oneself with some group.
Outlinenoun
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
Identifyverb
(intransitive) To claim an identity; to describe oneself as a member of a group; to assert the use of a particular term to describe oneself.
Outlinenoun
A preliminary plan for a project.
the outline of a speechIdentifyverb
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something;
She identified the man on the 'wanted' posterOutlinenoun
A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
Identifyverb
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property;
Many senators were named in connection with the scandalThe almanac identifies the auspicious monthsOutlinenoun
(fishing) A setline or trotline.
Identifyverb
consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else;
He identified with the refugeesOutlineverb
(transitive) To draw an outline of.
Identifyverb
conceive of as united or associated;
Sex activity is closely identified with the hypothalamusOutlineverb
(transitive) To summarize.
Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.Identifyverb
identify as in botany or biology, for example
Outlinenoun
the line that appears to bound an object
Identifyverb
consider to be equal or the same;
He identified his brother as one of the fugitivesOutlinenoun
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Outlinenoun
a schematic or preliminary plan
Outlineverb
describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of;
sketch the outline of the bookoutline his ideasOutlineverb
draw up an outline or sketch for something;
draft a speechOutlineverb
trace the shape of
