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Gliederung

outline

noun GLEE-de-roong Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

structure, table of contents

Usage Note

Gliederung is the structured outline of an essay or document. Before writing a Hausarbeit, students typically prepare a Gliederung showing main sections and subsections. Plural Gliederungen.

Examples

"Bevor er mit dem Schreiben begann, erstellte er eine Gliederung."

Natural Translation

Before he began writing, he created an outline.

Literal Translation

Before he with the writing began, created he an outline.

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