Noun

(en noun)

A map.

# A map illustrating the geography of a specific phenomenon.

# A navigator's map.

A systematic non-narrative presentation of data.

# A tabular presentation of data; a table.

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# A diagram.

# A graph.

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# A record of a patient's diagnosis, care instructions, and recent history.

# A ranked listing of competitors, as of recorded music.

A written deed; a charter.

(topology) A subspace of a manifold used as part of an atlas

Noun

(es)

A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.

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A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.

A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline.

A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show, a skit; or, a brief musical composition or theme, especially for the piano; or, a brief, light, or informal literary composition, such as an essay or short story.

(lb) An amusing person.

Keeping sketch : to keep a lookout.