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Synonyms
out·line (out́līń)

noun 

    1. A line marking the outer contours or boundaries of an object or figure.
    2. The shape of an object or figure.
    1. A style of drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
    2. A sketch done in this style.
    1. A general description covering the main points of a subject: an outline of American literature.
    2. A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
    3. A summary of a written work or speech, usually analyzed in headings and subheadings.
  4. A preliminary draft or plan, as of a project or proposal.

transitive verb: -lined, -lin·ing, -lines. 

  1. To draw an outline of.
  2. To display or accentuate the outline of.
  3. To give the main features or various aspects of; summarize: outlined the major provisions of the tax bill.

synonyms:

outline, contour, profile, silhouette These nouns refer to a line that defines the boundary and shape of an object, mass, or figure: the outline of the mountains against the sunset; saw the island's contour from the airplane; a monarch's profile on an ancient coin; saw the dark silhouette of the family waving farewell.