esquisse

Pronunciation: /ɛˈski s/
Definition:
1. An initial rough drawing or painting, often incomplete, is created to assist in producing a more detailed or polished image.
2. A blueprint or diagrammatic representation in programming languages similar to C/C++, Assembly, or circuit designs.
3. A prototype or mock-up used for testing functionality before final implementation.
4. A preliminary version of a document, article, or composition pending refinement.

Significance:
• It defines the premature stages of creative or technical projects.
• It emphasizes planning and experimentation.
• It identifies intermediate steps leading to completion.
• It avoids unnecessarily complex jargon.
• It simplifies explanations of developmental phases.
• It improves clarity in documentation and workflows.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, similar to "sketch."
Singular noun: esquisse
Plural noun: esquisses
Examples:
• "The artist commences with an esquisse before finishing the portrait."
• "Programmers create esquisses to test algorithms."
• "Circuit designers prepare esquisses for prototyping."
• "Editors prepare esquisses before submitting manuscripts."
• "Project managers use esquisses for initial proposals."
by Dmitrio July 30, 2025
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