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Definition sketch in British English

sketch noun

[countable] noun
/sketʃ/
1

a drawing made quickly that does not have many details

Example

Draw a rough sketch of the dog.

Example

I do a few sketches of the design first.

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2

a short funny scene that is performed within a longer show

Example

She toured Europe with a programme of songs and sketches.

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3

a short description of someone or something with only a few details

Example

a biographical sketch of Ernest Hemingway

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Definition sketch in British English