Mode and Outline

Mode

Mode noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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Outline and mode are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outline" instead a noun "Mode".

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

Outline noun - A line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface.

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Mode and outline are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mode" instead a noun "Outline".

Nearby Words: outlined, outlining

full	full mode	full outline
similar	similar mode	similar outline
fast	fast mode	fast outline
original	original mode	original outline
Other adjectives: popular, entire, real, unique, permanent, official, basic, humanoid.

Realism Mode in Left 4 Dead 2 is supposed to make the game more realistic by removing the outline that normally appears around your allies to help you find them.

Source: Misaimed Realism
Cast of Homestuck is normally represented by chibi-like "sprites" with outline, but lose it and gain normal human proportions when in Hero Mode.

Source: Thick-Line Animation
The amount of distortion differs between NPC's and the player characters—a stealthed boss will be completely transparent aside from the distortion around the outline, while Snake or Raiden in stealth mode will also have a distinct green tint so you can at least see yourself.

Source: Visible Invisibility

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