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sketch
/skɛtʃ/
[/skɛtʃ/]
to draw roughly
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Definition
To sketch is to draw something quickly without much detail. In exams, 'sketch a graph' means draw its general shape.
Example
Sketch the graph of the equation.
Sketch the graph of the equation.
Etymology
From Dutch 'schets', from Italian 'schizzo' meaning a splash.
How & Where It’s Used
An exam command word for a rough drawing.