Outline
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[n] a schematic or preliminary plan
[n] a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
[n] the line that appears to bound an object
[v] draw up the plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"
[v] describe roughly or briefly; "sketch the outline of the book"
[v] make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
[v] trace the shape of
[v] make a sketch of
[v] draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
Synonyms
abstract, adumbrate, chalk out, compose, delineate, delineate, describe, draft, draw, draw up, frame, limn, line, lineation, precis, rough, schema, scheme, sketch, sketch, synopsis, trace
Related Terms
abbreviation, abbreviature, abrege, abridge, abridgment, abstract, adumbrate, adumbration, alphabet, article, basics, block in, block out, blueprint, border, bound, boundaries, boundary, bounds, bourns, brief, bring to life, broad lines, brouillon, capsul