outline [ 'autlain ]

• n.
  • the line that appears to bound an object

    同义词： lineation

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

    同义词： synopsis abstract precis

  • a schematic or preliminary plan

    同义词： schema scheme

• v.
  • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

    "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"

    同义词： sketch adumbrate

  • draw up an outline or sketch for something

    同义词： draft

  • trace the shape of

    同义词： delineate limn

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