skisserte

Skisserte is the simple past tense form of the Norwegian verb skissere, meaning to create a sketch, outline, or rough drawing. The word is used to describe producing preliminary visual representations or plans, in fields such as visual art, design, architecture, and journalism. It is attested in both Bokmål and Nynorsk.

Etymology and related terms: Skisse is the noun form meaning a sketch, and skissere is the related verb. The term is a loanword that has been naturalized in Norwegian, reflecting a common European practice of drawing up brief outlines before detailed work. Related words include skisse (sketch) and skissering (the act of sketching).

Usage notes: Skisserte appears in narratives to indicate a completed action in the past. The present tense is skisserer, and the noun form skisse refers to the sketch itself. The concept is prevalent in contexts where rough planning or brainstorming is communicated, such as notes on a whiteboard, early design drafts, or storyboard planning.