: a schematic drawing or diagram
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Adjective
a schematic diagram of their business model
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Bridges has happily accepted the schematic change, which consists of him exploiting mismatches, rebounding, and recognizing when to step up versus defer to teammates.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Surrounded by bright white walls plastered temporarily with schematics and text earlier this month, with valuable pieces of art being unpacked and set on the floor until they could be hung, the duo was witnessing the fruits of more than two years’ labor.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Watching the two teams toggle schematic approaches mid-series and adjust rosters in the offseasons to better matchup with one another has produced an enthralling chess match.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Bridges has happily accepted the schematic change, which consists of him exploiting mismatches, rebounding, and recognizing when to step up versus defer to teammates.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
The mobility authority is hosting the meeting, which will feature video, exhibit boards and schematics.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Surrounded by bright white walls plastered temporarily with schematics and text earlier this month, with valuable pieces of art being unpacked and set on the floor until they could be hung, the duo was witnessing the fruits of more than two years’ labor.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Schematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schematic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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