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/ˈroʊdˌmæp/
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A guide that shows either roads to follow or steps toward a goal.
Practice using roadmap in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • The report offers no roadmap for putting its ideas into practice.
  • Does the proposal include a realistic roadmap to peace?
  • She turned the broad strategy into a practical roadmap.
  • We kept a paper roadmap in the glove box.
  • Their roadmap was useless once the bridge closed.

Similar words

motorist map
street map
highway map
plan
guide
action plan
route map
strategy
game plan
blueprint

Meanings

Map for road travel

noun
travel
neutral
A map that shows roads and routes for drivers travelling through an area.

Examples

  • We kept a paper roadmap in the glove box.
  • The old roadmap shows highways that no longer exist.
  • Can you unfold the roadmap and find the next exit?
  • Their roadmap was useless once the bridge closed.
  • A detailed roadmap helped us avoid the mountain pass.

Similar words

road map
street map
route map
highway map
motorist map

Plan toward a goal

noun
planning
neutral
A plan or guide that lays out the main steps, priorities, or direction needed to reach a goal.

Examples

  • The team published a roadmap for the next three product releases.
  • Our climate roadmap sets clear targets for 2030.
  • Does the proposal include a realistic roadmap to peace?
  • The report offers no roadmap for putting its ideas into practice.
  • She turned the broad strategy into a practical roadmap.

Similar words

plan
blueprint
strategy
action plan
game plan
guide

Etymology

Formed from road and map. Merriam-Webster records the literal map sense from 1741, and the later figurative use treats progress toward a goal like a journey.

FAQ

What does roadmap mean?

A roadmap is either a map showing roads or a plan showing the main steps toward a goal.

Is roadmap one word or two?

Both spellings occur. This entry uses roadmap, while road map is a common open spelling.

What is a project roadmap?

A project roadmap is a high-level plan that shows its direction, priorities, milestones, and expected stages.

Is a roadmap the same as a schedule?

Not exactly. A roadmap shows direction and major stages, while a schedule normally gives more exact dates and times.

Where does roadmap come from?

Roadmap combines road and map. Its planning sense grew from the idea of a map guiding a journey.

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