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schematic

/skiːˈmætɪk/

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noun

A simplified line drawing used by scientists, engineers, technologists and others to illustrate a system at an abstract level. Schematic drawings often use standard symbols for clarity.

Examples :

"The electrician used a schematic to understand how the wires should be connected to the circuit breaker. "

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adjective

Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter

Examples :

"The student's explanation of the historical causes of the American Civil War was quite schematic; it missed many crucial details and seemed to oversimplify a very complex event. "

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adjective

Sketchy, incomplete

Examples :

"The directions to the party were schematic, so we got lost. "

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adjective

Relating to a schema

Examples :

"The teacher provided a schematic diagram of the water cycle, showing how water moves through the environment. "

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