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exact outline
[ɪɡˈzækt ˈaʊtlaɪn]
noun
pl: exact outlines
contorno exato
1.
A precise and detailed boundary or edge of something; the accurate delineation of the shape or form of an object
The architect drew the exact outline of the building on the blueprint.
O arquiteto desenhou o contorno exato do edifício na planta.
2.
A clear and precise description or summary of the main points of something
The professor provided an exact outline of the chapter's main topics.
O professor forneceu um esboço exato dos tópicos principais do capítulo.
Synonyms
precise boundary
accurate delineation
exact contour
strict perimeter
Antonyms
rough outline
approximate outline
vague boundary
imprecise shape
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contorno exato
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
esboço preciso
Common alternative in technical contexts
Portugal
traçado exato
Preferred term in European Portuguese for technical drawings
Related Idioms & Phrases
get the exact outline on something
draw an exact outline
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