rough list

[rʌf lɪst]
nounpl: rough lists
lista preliminar
1. A preliminary or draft list that is not yet complete, detailed, or finalized; a list made quickly without concern for accuracy or polish
I made a rough list of items to buy before going to the supermarket.
Fiz uma lista preliminar de itens para comprar antes de ir ao supermercado.
2. An unfinished or informal enumeration of items, ideas, or names that may be subject to revision
The committee prepared a rough list of candidates for the scholarship program.
O comitê preparou uma lista preliminar de candidatos para o programa de bolsas.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'rough list' is commonly used in professional, academic, and everyday situations to indicate that a list is work-in-progress and subject to change. It's a practical term that sets expectations about the preliminary nature of the information being shared.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
draft listpreliminary listtentative listunfinished listsketch list
Antonyms / Antônimos
final listdefinitive listcomplete listpolished list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista preliminar
most common translation in formal and informal contexts
General Brazilian
lista rascunho
alternative used to emphasize the draft nature
Portugal
lista provisória
preferred term in European Portuguese
Portugal
lista aproximada
used when emphasizing imprecision

Related Words

outlinedraftsketchinventorychecklistcatalog

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the rough list
make a rough list of something
rough list of ideas
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