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rough

Definition for rough

adjective as in basic, incomplete

adjective as in approximate

Strongest matches

foggy, hazy, sketchy, uncertain

Strong matches

estimated, general

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Many are predominantly wood, while others showcase brick or rough stucco.

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"I started doing rough drawings and writing situations for the book on the iPad, because it was easier. So, I basically put together a lot of the pages and it hadn't backed itself up."

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Two-thirds of the deaths were of people living in temporary or supported accommodation, while 169 were rough sleeping.

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By contrast, the Packbot, a remotely operable military robot that is also an iRobot product, runs on treaded wheels, which signals to users that it can go over rough terrain or obstructions.

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That jubilation didn’t last long for the Chargers, as they were flagged for roughing the punter, giving the visitors a first down.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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