sketch meaning and definition

SKETCH noun

Definition of sketch (noun)

1. preliminary drawing for later elaboration
   • "he made several studies before starting to paint"
   • synonyms: study
2. a brief literary description
   • synonyms: vignette
3. short descriptive summary (of events)
   • synonyms: resume, survey
4. a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
   • synonyms: cartoon

SKETCH verb

Definition of sketch (verb)

1. make a sketch of
   • "sketch the building"
   • synonyms: chalk out
2. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
   • "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
   • synonyms: adumbrate, outline