In rough
adjective
In an unfinished or unpolished state.
The carpenter showed us the chair he was making, but currently, it's still in rough.
Often appears as...
- plan in rough
- drawn in rough
adverb
In estimates that are not exact or detailed.
The landlord gave us a price in rough for the property repairs.
Often appears as...
- measure in rough
- calculate in rough
adjective
In an unfinished or unpolished state.
The carpenter showed us the chair he was making, but currently, it's still in rough.
Often appears as...
- plan in rough
- drawn in rough
adverb
In estimates that are not exact or detailed.
The landlord gave us a price in rough for the property repairs.
Often appears as...
- measure in rough
- calculate in rough
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unpolished Nature
Refers to something that needs more work to be complete or refined.
He outlined his theory in rough, ready to polish it later.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Final
Emphasizes that current state isn't the end product, open to changes.
The design is still in rough; we will add details soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Process
Often used when discussing early stages of creative work.
She sketched her portrait in rough before final touches.
Pro Tip 1/3Unpolished Nature
Refers to something that needs more work to be complete or refined.
He outlined his theory in rough, ready to polish it later.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Final
Emphasizes that current state isn't the end product, open to changes.
The design is still in rough; we will add details soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Process
Often used when discussing early stages of creative work.
She sketched her portrait in rough before final touches.
Pro Tip 1/3Unpolished Nature
Refers to something that needs more work to be complete or refined.
He outlined his theory in rough, ready to polish it later.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Final
Emphasizes that current state isn't the end product, open to changes.
The design is still in rough; we will add details soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Process
Often used when discussing early stages of creative work.
She sketched her portrait in rough before final touches.
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