OUTLINE

/ˈaʊtlaɪn/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 10

Definition

verb describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of. — synonyms: sketch, adumbrate
verb draw up an outline or sketch for something. — synonyms: draft
verb trace the shape of. — synonyms: delineate, limn
noun the line that appears to bound an object. — synonyms: lineation
noun a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory. — synonyms: synopsis, abstract, precis
noun a schematic or preliminary plan. — synonyms: schema, scheme

“the outline of a speech”
“Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.”