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When is 'schematic' be used as a noun?



 
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When is 'schematic' be used as a noun? #1 (permalink) Wed Feb 07, 2007 17:53 pm   When is 'schematic' be used as a noun?
 

Hi,

When do we use the word 'schematic' as a noun? I've seen several web pages where 'schematic' is used meaning 'portfolio/catalog'. Is this common or would you say that 'schematic' should primarily be used as an adjective?

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When is 'schematic' be used as a noun? #2 (permalink) Wed Feb 07, 2007 17:59 pm   When is 'schematic' be used as a noun?
 

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A schematic is a diagram, drawing, or sketch that represents the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures. A schematic usually omits all details that are not relevant to the information the schematic is intended to convey, and may add unrealistic elements that aid comprehension.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schematic
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When is 'schematic' be used as a noun? #3 (permalink) Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:23 am   When is 'schematic' be used as a noun?
 

Schematic is short for "schematic diagram". Now we just use the adjective on its own as a noun, mainly for electrical diagrams.

I would find it distinctly weird to see a catalogue referred to as a "schematic".
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