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roadmap
/ˈroʊdˌmæp/
plan or strategy
The company released a roadmap for its upcoming product launches.
The company published a detailed plan outlining its future product releases.
Business
formal
A strategic plan that outlines key steps, milestones, and timelines for achieving a specific goal.
The project manager created a roadmap to guide the team through the software development phases.
The project manager designed a timeline showing each phase of software development.
Before investing, review the company's roadmap to understand its future plans.
Evaluate the company's strategic plan to assess its long-term goals before making investment decisions.
Often used in business, project management, and technology to visualize progress and dependencies.
Collocations
detailed roadmapa comprehensive and thorough planrelease a roadmapto publish or make a plan publicly availablefollow the roadmapto adhere to the planned steps and timelines
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Pro Tip
Use 'roadmap' for structured planning
Reserve 'roadmap' for formal, strategic plans with clear milestones. Avoid using it for casual or unstructured ideas.
Gold Rule
Clarity in timelines
A roadmap should include specific timelines or phases to be effective. Vague plans are less useful.
Word Origin
From 'road' (a path or route) + 'map' (a representation of a route), first recorded in the early 20th century. The term metaphorically extends the idea of navigating a physical journey to planning a course of action.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in professional contexts to describe structured approaches to achieving goals. Avoid using it for informal or personal plans unless in a business setting.
Word Breakdown
road
a path or route
rootmap
a representation of a route or plan
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