outline

/ˈaʊtlaɪn/

noun

1
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
2
The outer shape of an object or figure.
3
A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
4
A general description of some subject.
5
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
6
A preliminary plan for a project.
“the outline of a speech”
7
(film industry) A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
8
A setline or trotline.

1
To draw an outline of.
2
To summarize.
“Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.”

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