sketch
UK: skɛtʃ | US: skɛtʃ
n. a rough or unfinished drawing or painting
n. a brief written or spoken description
vt. to make a quick, rough drawing
vt. to describe something briefly
The word "sketch" originates from the Italian schizzo, meaning "a rough drawing," which itself derives from the Latin schedium (an extemporaneous poem or drawing). The term entered English in the 17th century via Dutch (schets) and German (Skizze), retaining its core meaning of a rapid, unfinished representation. The evolution reflects the artistic practice of creating preliminary outlines before final works.
She made a quick sketch of the landscape.
The architect presented a sketch of the new building.
He sketched the suspect’s face from memory.
The lecture included a sketch of the historical events.
The artist’s sketchbook was filled with lively drawings.