outline (
http://definr.com/outline)
n 1: the line that appears to bound an object
2: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or
theory [syn:
synopsis,
abstract,
precis,
adumbration]
3: a schematic or preliminary plan [syn:
schema,
scheme]
v 1: describe roughly or briefly; "sketch the outline of the
book" [syn:
sketch,
adumbrate]
2: draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
[syn:
draft,
rough]
3: make a sketch of [syn:
sketch,
chalk out]
4: trace the shape of [syn:
delineate,
limn]
5: make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the
outline of a figure in the sand" [syn:
trace,
draw,
line,
describe,
delineate]
6: draw up the plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"
[syn:
frame,
compose,
draw up]