outlining
out-lin-ing
verb
The action of describing or drawing the main features of something.
"He is outlining the key stages of the process."
noun
The act of creating a summary or basic shape of something.
"The outlining of the project brief was essential."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: outline, scheme, schema, draft, precis, abstract, synopsis, lineation, sketch, adumbrate, delineate, limn