road map

noun

1
: a map showing roads especially for automobile travel
2
a
: a detailed plan to guide progress toward a goal
b
: a detailed explanation

Examples of road map in a Sentence

Did you bring a road map? a road map to peace
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The initiative kicked off in earnest two years later when officials released a detailed road map for the plan. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 Like any change initiative, a merger must have a road map, complete with clear goals, milestones and timelines so everyone knows what to expect. Shannon Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 Finally, the United States should demonstrate its commitment to ending hostilities in the region by offering a road map for sanctions relief in exchange for Iranian concessions. Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025 Qualcomm’s road map indicates full support is probably at least six months out. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for road map

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of road map was in 1741

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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/road%20map. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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