sketch

(noun) preliminary drawing for later elaboration. Synonyms: study. Example: "He made several studies before starting to paint."

(noun) a brief literary description. Synonyms: vignette.

(noun) short descriptive summary (of events). Synonyms: survey, resume.

(noun) a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine. Synonyms: cartoon.

(verb) make a sketch of. Synonyms: chalk out. Example: "Sketch the building."

(verb) describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of. Synonyms: outline, adumbrate. Examples: "Sketch the outline of the book." "Outline his ideas."