definitions

roadmap

or road map

[ rohd-map ]
/ ˈroʊdˌmæp /
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noun

a map designed for motorists, showing the principal cities and towns of a state or area, the chief roads, usually tourist attractions and places of historical interest, and the mileage from one place to another.
any plan or guide to show how something is arranged or can be accomplished: your road map to financial independence.

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Origin of roadmap

First recorded in 1880–85
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British Dictionary definitions for road map

road map

noun

a map intended for drivers, showing roads, distances, etc in a country or area
a plan or guide for future actions
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