outlines
n. countablen. the main shapes or the most important parts of something, without all the small details. You use this to show the basic plan of a project or the shape of an object.
n. the principal features or general principles of a subject or project; the lines that define the external boundary of an object. Often used in the plural to refer to a summary or a preliminary plan.
She drew the outlines of the mountains first.
The professor provided the outlines for the upcoming semester to help students prepare for their final exams.
While the specific details of the treaty remain confidential, the broad outlines suggest a significant shift in trade policy between the two neighboring nations.
Frequently used in the plural when referring to a summary or the general shape of a physical object.