sketch

Noun

• a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• a brief literary description

• preliminary drawing for later elaboration
  • he made several studies before starting to paint
    

Verb

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
  • sketch the outline of the book
    
  • outline his ideas
    

• make a sketch of
  • sketch the building
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  cartoon , survey , resume , vignette , study , outline , adumbrate , chalk out