roadmap

American  

[rohd-map] / ˈroʊdˌmæp /

Or road map

noun

1. 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.

2. any plan or guide to show how something is arranged or can be accomplished.

   your road map to financial independence.

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Etymology

Origin of roadmap

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

"These commitments must be matched with a clear roadmap for delivery, including ensuring the necessary resources and capacity," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Nvidia’s stock has struggled to find a recent catalyst, but Meyers pinned that on its roadmap being “so well-known, there’s very little to surprise us.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Barron’s in January outlined a roadmap for how to fix the struggling stock, recommending that the new CEO should focus on accelerating streaming growth and keeping the company’s successful experiences division chugging along.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

To move the field forward, the authors propose a detailed roadmap for future studies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

The tattered oilcompany roadmap had once been taped together but now it was just sorted into leaves and numbered with crayon in the corners for their assembly.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy