Outline of a theory Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a schematic or preliminary plan
2. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OUTLINE (noun)
1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
2. a schematic or preliminary plan
OUTLINE (verb)
1. draw up an outline or sketch for something
2. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
THEORY (noun)
1. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
2. a belief that can guide behavior

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