bozza

Bozza is an Italian noun meaning a rough draft or preliminary version of a document, plan, or creative work. It can also refer to a rough design or concept that is not yet finalized.

In publishing and journalism, bozza denotes a draft text or a proof copy used for corrections before final printing. Phrases such as bozza di articolo or bozza di stampa are common in editorial contexts.

In art and design, bozza can indicate a rough sketch or outline. The term bozzetto is more commonly used for a quick preparatory drawing, while bozza emphasizes the planning stage of a concept rather than its finished form.

Bozza is also a surname of Italian origin. People bearing the name appear in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.

The concept is related to other Italian terms such as bozzetto and the verb bozzare (to rough out), which describe the process of turning a rough idea into a more developed form.