Definition

A documented strategy or architectural drawing; what every project manager pretends to follow before reality sets in. The written record of intentions that gets abandoned by week two.

Example Usage

According to the project plan, we should launch next month, but the roadmap suggests otherwise.

Source: Project management and architectural terminology

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