outlines

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
• plural of 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
• third-person singular simple present indicative of outline

Synonyms

abstract, adumbrate, delineate, draft, limn, lineation, outline, precis, schema, scheme, sketch, synopsis