Outline
Figure
Synonyms Silhouette, figure, contour, line, delineation, perimeter, tracing, framework, diagram, artist's impression, profile, shape, form, lineaments, configuration, circumference, layout, skeleton, and sketch.
Synopsis
Synonyms Rough idea, (quick) rundown, summary, résumé, abridgement, reduction, epitome, storyline, main points, bones, skeleton, plan, scheme, thumbnail sketch, abbreviated version, synopsis, precis, abstract, digest, essence, storyboard, gist, bare bones, draft, and sketch.
Silhouette
Synonyms Silhouette, demarcate, mark off, delineate, pencil, define, delimit, sketch, and trace.
Indicate
Synonyms Rough out, block out, touch on, give a thumbnail sketch of, give a quick rundown on, precis, sketch out, indicate, draft, give a rough idea of, and summarize.
Example Sentences
Please create an outline for presentation.
The outline summarizes the main points.
She provided an outline of topics.
He followed the outline closely during preparation.