road map

noun

Definition of road mapnext
1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective a road map for peace in the troubled region

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2
as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear an article that is a good road map for any consumer attempting to negotiate his way through the maze of offerings in digital photography

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Recent Examples of road map The deal envisions peaceful relations between the two states and lays out a road map to disarm the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, secure Israel’s full withdrawal from Lebanon and restore Lebanese sovereignty over its entire national territory. — Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 In the financial planning world, that road map is often formalized in a document called an investment policy statement (IPS). — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 July 2026 But only if emergency aid becomes part of a sustained reconstruction effort – one that includes a political road map and institutional oversight. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2026 Stop at that—or get creative using our flexible recipe as a road map. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for road map
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
  1. plan
  2. explanation
  3. strategy
  4. interpretation
  5. blueprint
  6. illustration
  7. program
  8. project
Noun
  • He’s pivoted nicely from relying on Aemond and Vhagar to a plan that involves sowing chaos and propping up a challenger by, among other things, printing new money with the challenger’s face on it.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Most recently, a flurry of appeals from several governments — including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar — dissuaded Trump from following through on a plan to collect fees from ships transiting the strait.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • Did anyone else think Andriy and Bobby’s explanation of what happened in the workroom felt patchy too?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • An exploded sunfish spread out in the water in thousands of pieces is certainly easier to share, offering another possible explanation for this practice.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of explanation
Noun
  • Barreling into large, heavy fish with enough force to blast them into instant chum is a previously unknown collaborative feeding strategy among orcas, scientifically called Orcinus orca, also known as killer whales.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • These apex predators are fearsome hunters who employ diverse strategies and work collaboratively when tracking down a meal.
    — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • The company managed to drastically ramp up its production process and produce all 200 hours of interpretations in a span of two months.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 July 2026
  • Similarly, Germany's goal versus Paraguay was overturned by VAR's interpretation of an obstruction rule, sparking debate over human judgment rather than factual data.
    — Renana Ashkenazi, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of interpretation
Noun
  • Nicole Kidman is serving up the aesthetic blueprint for the ultimate European summer, from embracing power suiting in Wimbledon’s Royal Box to showing off her natural blonde curls while jet-setting out of Ibiza.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop more sneakers and dresses inspired by Kylie Kelce’s outfit blueprint below.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of blueprint
Noun
  • The pop-up exhibition includes informative panels and interactive kiosks that tap storytelling, illustration, technology and artifacts.
    — Staff report, Daily News, 20 July 2026
  • When Solving One Problem Creates Another The clearest illustration is what has happened with digital accessibility.
    — Brian Chidester, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of illustration
Noun
  • Tariff tensions That pressure on household finances comes just as the administration moves to rebuild its sweeping tariff program.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • After his final deployment, he was appointed director of Missouri’s Show-Me Heroes program, a workforce development partnership between the Missouri National Guard, the governor’s office and the Missouri Division of Workforce Development.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of program
Noun
  • The department has waived it, but lawyers for Presidio argued that because of the wording of the Act, Homeland Security was still required to consult with the Army Corps of Engineers before launching the project.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Keeping a lid on project costs should make apartments more affordable, Suarez says, though the plan doesn’t restrict rent amounts.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of project

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