What is the meaning of sketch?

noun

  • Preliminary drawing for later elaboration.
    • usage: "he made several studies before starting to paint"
  • A brief literary description.
  • Short descriptive summary (of events.
  • A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine.

verb

  • Make a sketch of.
    • usage: "sketch the building"
  • Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of.
    • usage: "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
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APAWordNet. (2010). Sketch. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/sketch/definitions/1208032
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HarvardWordNet 2010, Sketch, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/sketch/definitions/1208032>.
MLAWordNet. "Sketch" 23 October 2010. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/sketch/definitions/1208032>
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