Drawing or plan that outlines and explains (7)

I believe the answer is:

diagram

(Other definitions for diagram that I've seen before include "scheme" , "Explanatory drawing or plan" , "Explatory drawing" , "Outline drawing showing parts or workings" , "Line drawing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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