Scenario

usgb/səˈnæriəʊ/
noun

A written outline of the plot of a movie, play, etc.

She is writing a scenario for a short film.
Visual representation of "scenario" - A written outline of the plot of a movie, play, etc.

Often appears as...

  • write a scenario
  • scene scenario

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Literary

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Literary Usage

Used in writing and discussion of scripts, especially in film and theater.

Illustration for Literary Usage
The director requested changes in the scenario to develop the character's backstory.
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Beyond Entertainment

Also applies to detailed plans outside the arts, like a police operation scenario.

Illustration for Beyond Entertainment
The officers created a scenario for the undercover operation.
Visual representation of the word "Scenario"

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