n.;
n. A general sketch or outline of a subject; a synopsis; an epitome. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.;
n. [ L., a prospect, sight, view: cf. F. prospectus. See Prospect. ] A summary, plan, or scheme of something proposed, affording a prospect of its nature; especially, an exposition of the scheme of an unpublished literary work. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.