roadmap
0 antonyms and opposites of roadmap, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A plan setting out what will be done, in what order, over a period of time.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A plan setting out what will be done, in what order, over a period of time.
“The team published a roadmap for the next four releases.”
2. noun
A map showing the roads of an area, for drivers.
“There was a coffee-stained roadmap of France in the glovebox.”
How to use roadmap
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Written as one word in the planning sense; the literal driving map is sometimes two words (road map). Very common in software, politics and business — common enough to read as corporate filler if overused.
Etymology
A compound of road and map; the planning sense is a metaphorical extension of the literal one.
Full origin of roadmap →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a roadmap and a plan?
A plan can be detailed and short-range, listing specific tasks and owners. A roadmap sits above that: it shows the sequence and rough timing of larger goals so people can see the direction, without committing to exact dates or steps.
What is a product roadmap?
It is a summary of what a product team intends to build and roughly when, usually grouped into themes or quarters rather than fixed dates. It is meant to communicate priorities to customers and colleagues, and is expected to change as circumstances do.