outline - noun

the line that appears to bound an object

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

a schematic or preliminary plan

outline - verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
• draw up an outline or sketch for something
• trace the shape of

outline - thesaurus

abstract   adumbrate   delineate   draft   limn   lineation   precis   schema   scheme   sketch   synopsis