1. (noun)outline, lineation the line that appears to bound an object Synonyms: lineation, schema, scheme, precis, outline, synopsis, abstract
2. (noun)outline, synopsis, abstract, precis a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory Synonyms: lineation, abstraction, abstract, scheme, synopsis, precis, schema, outline
3. (verb)outline, schema, scheme a schematic or preliminary plan Synonyms: lineation, strategy, abstract, scheme, dodging, synopsis, precis, schema, system, dodge, outline
4. (verb)sketch, outline, adumbrate describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of Synonyms: sketch, limn, adumbrate, outline, intimate, insinuate, draft, delineate, chalk out
5. (verb)draft, outline draw up an outline or sketch for something Synonyms: draught, sketch, muster in, blueprint, adumbrate, outline, draft, enlist, delineate, limn
1. outline An abridgment gives the most important portions of a work substantially as they stand. An outline or synopsis is a kind of sketch closely following the plan. An abstract or digest is an ind Synonyms: abridgment, abbreviation, compend, epitome, summary, abstract, compendium, outline, synopsis, analysis, digest
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