outline
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2. a. A style of drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading. b. A sketch done in this style.
3. a. A general description covering the main points of a subject: an outline of American literature. b. A statement summarizing the important points of a text. c. 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.
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