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schematic

/skiːˈmætɪk/
noun

  1. 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.

    "I'll have to study the schematics for the new integrated circuit before I can create a good layout."

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adjective

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

  2. Sketchy, incomplete

  3. Relating to a schema

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