Word
sketching
Phoneticssketch·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/
UK/skˈɛtʃɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the activity of drawing a quick, simple picture of something. It is often done to capture an idea or a scene before making a more detailed version later.
n. the act or practice of creating a preliminary, rough drawing that lacks detail. Often used to describe the initial stage of a visual art project or a quick observational study.
Examples
“She spends her weekends sketching in the park.”
“The architect spent the afternoon sketching several different layouts for the new community center.”
“While the final oil painting is world-famous, many critics find his preliminary sketching more evocative, as it captures the raw energy of the subject with minimal strokes.”
Examples
simple
“She spends her weekends sketching in the park.”
contextual
“The architect spent the afternoon sketching several different layouts for the new community center.”
complex
“While the final oil painting is world-famous, many critics find his preliminary sketching more evocative, as it captures the raw energy of the subject with minimal strokes.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund to describe the hobby or professional activity.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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