Synonyms for sketch

preliminary drawing for later elaboration (noun)

• study

a brief literary description (noun)

• vignette

short descriptive summary (of events) (noun)

• survey
• resume

a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine (noun)

• cartoon

make a sketch of (verb)

describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of (verb)

• outline
• adumbrate