SKETCH Synonyms
There are 21 hypernyms of the word sketch. (close relations)
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outline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the line that appears to bound an object • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • draw up an outline or sketch for something • trace the shape of | ||||||||
blueprint | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something intended as a guide for making something else • photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc. verb • make a blueprint of | ||||||||
depiction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a graphic or vivid verbal description • a representation by picture or portraiture • a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects • representation by drawing or painting etc | ||||||||
design | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) • an arrangement scheme • something intended as a guide for making something else • a decorative or artistic work • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something • the creation of something in the mind verb • make or work out a plan for; devise • plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect • create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form • create designs • conceive or fashion in the mind; invent • intend or have as a purpose | ||||||||
diagram | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts verb • make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed | ||||||||
diagrammatic | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • shown or represented by diagrams | ||||||||
draft | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another • a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) • a preliminary sketch of a design or picture • a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg • any of the various versions in the development of a written work • the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded) • a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace • a dose of liquid medicine • compulsory military service • a large and hurried swallow • the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling verb • draw up an outline or sketch for something • engage somebody to enter the army • make a blueprint of | ||||||||
drawing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper • a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines • the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams • players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots • act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source • the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling | ||||||||
illustration | nounn | |||||||
noun • artwork that helps make something clear or attractive • showing by example • an item of information that is typical of a class or group • a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used to make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand | ||||||||
plan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished • an arrangement scheme • scale drawing of a structure verb • have the will and intention to carry out some action • make plans for something • make or work out a plan for; devise • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form | ||||||||
portrayal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word picture of a person's appearance and character • acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture • a representation by picture or portraiture • any likeness of a person, in any medium • representation by drawing or painting etc | ||||||||
rendering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc. • an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious • the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance • a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language • a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall • perspective drawing of an architect's design • giving in acknowledgment of obligation | ||||||||
representation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image • a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something • the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf • the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent • a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency • a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract • a performance of a play • a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting • the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body • an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent | ||||||||
rough | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • having or caused by an irregular surface • of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped • causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements • not shaped by cutting or trimming noun • the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short adverb • with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly') • with rough motion as over a rough surface adjective satellite • (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse • not quite exact or correct • full of hardship or trials • violently agitated and turbulent • unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound • ready and able to resort to force or violence • not carefully or expertly made • not perfected • unpleasantly stern • unkind or cruel or uncivil verb • prepare in preliminary or sketchy form | ||||||||
pictorializes | verbv | |||||||
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adumbrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • give to understand | ||||||||
cartoon | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine • a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence verb • draw cartoons of | ||||||||
resume | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • short descriptive summary (of events) • a summary of your academic and work history verb • take up or begin anew • return to a previous location or condition • assume anew • give a summary (of) | ||||||||
study | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • a written document describing the findings of some individual or group • a state of deep mental absorption • a room used for reading and writing and studying • a branch of knowledge • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • attentive consideration and meditation • someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) • a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning • give careful consideration to • be a student of a certain subject • learn by reading books • think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | ||||||||
survey | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • short descriptive summary (of events) • the act of looking or seeing or observing verb • consider in a comprehensive way • look over carefully or inspect • keep under surveillance • hold a review (of troops) • make a survey of; for statistical purposes • plot a map of (land) | ||||||||