Pronunciation

/skɛtʃ/

Definitions

Noun

A sketch is a:

1. Drawing or outline representing a subject, often preliminary or rough, used for planning or illustrating: “She did a quick sketch of the landscape.”
2. Summary or brief description: “The teacher asked for a sketch of the day’s events.”
3. Impression or idea: “He left a vivid sketch of their meeting in my mind.”

Verb

To sketch typically means:

1. To draw roughly or quickly: “She sketched a portrait during her free time.”
2. To outline or give a general idea: “He sketched out the project plan.”
3. To make a rough draft or preliminary version: “Let’s sketch out a few ideas before diving in.”

Adjective

Sketchy can be:

1. Rough or approximate: “Her notes were rather sketchy.”
2. Unclear or incomplete: “The details of the plan were still quite sketchy.”
3. Informal or casual: “Their friendship was based on a sketchy understanding.”

Phrases

• “Sketch out a solution” means to create a basic plan or idea.
• “Quick sketch” refers to a rapid drawing or depiction.
• “Sketch artist” is someone skilled in creating sketches.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She kept a sketchbook filled with drawings of her travels.”
• Verb: “He sketched the scene from memory.”
• Adjective: “Her explanation was sketchy at best.”

Synonyms

• Outline
• Sketchily
• Schematic
• Rough draft
• Glimpse
• Sketchiness (as an adjective)