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OUTLINE

Definition:

[noun] the line that appears to bound an object
Synonyms: lineation
[noun] a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Synonyms: synopsis, abstract, precis
[noun] a schematic or preliminary plan
Synonyms: schema, scheme
[verb] describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
Synonyms: sketch, adumbrate
[verb] draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
Synonyms: draft
[verb] trace the shape of
Synonyms: delineate, limn