Definition of: outline

(out′līn′) noun
1. Often plural A preliminary sketch showing the principal features of a thing; general plan.
2. The bordering line that serves to define a figure; hence, a sketch made of such lines without shading; also, the art of making such sketches. See synonyms under SKETCH.
—v.t. ·lined, ·lin·ing
1. To draw the outline of; sketch.
2. To describe in general terms; give the main points of.