outline

Noun
  1. The line that appears to bound an object (synset 108630343)
    is a type of: bound, boundary, bounds - the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
    subtypes:
    • coastline - the outline of a coast
    • profile - an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
    • silhouette - an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)
    • skyline - the outline of objects seen against the sky
    same as: lineation
  2. A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory (synset 106480622)
    is a type of: sum-up, summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
    subtypes:
    • brief - a condensed written summary or abstract
    • apercu - a short synopsis
    • epitome - a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
    same as: abstract, precis, synopsis
  3. A schematic or preliminary plan (synset 105900179)
    is a type of: plan, program, programme - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
    same as: schema, scheme
Verb
  1. Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of (synset 201008466)
    "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
    is a type of: depict, describe, draw - give a description of
    subtypes: block out - indicate roughly
    same as: adumbrate, sketch
  2. Draw up an outline or sketch for something (synset 201705493)
    "draft a speech"
    referred to in: authorship, composition, penning, writing - the act of creating written works
    is a type of: compose, indite, pen, write - produce a literary work
    same as: draft
  3. Trace the shape of (synset 201693274)
    is a type of: draw - represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
    subtypes:
    same as: delineate, limn

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