Schematic vs. Layout — What's the Difference?

A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures. A schematic usually omits all details that are not relevant to the key information the schematic is intended to convey, and may include oversimplified elements in order to make this essential meaning easier to grasp.

An arrangement or plan, especially the schematic arrangement of parts or areas

Of, relating to, or in the form of a scheme or diagram.

The way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out

A structural or procedural diagram, especially of an electrical or mechanical system.

The act or an instance of laying out.

Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter

The art or process of arranging printed or graphic matter on a page.

Sketchy, incomplete

The overall design of a page, spread, or book, including elements such as page and type size, typeface, and the arrangement of titles and page numbers.

Relating to a schema

A page or set of pages marked to indicate this design.

A simplified line drawing used by scientists, engineers, technologists and others to illustrate a system at an abstract level. Schematic drawings often use standard symbols for clarity.

(Sports) The straight position, as in diving.

Of or pertaining to a scheme or a schema.

(Informal) An establishment or property, especially a large residence or estate

Diagram of an electrical or mechanical system

A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.

Represented in simplified or symbolic form

A plan for such arrangement.

The act of laying out something.

(publishing) The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information to fit within certain constraints.

(engineering) A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the position of roads, buildings or other constructions.

(electronics) A specification of an integrated circuit showing the position of the physical components that will implement the schematic in silicon.

A plan or design of something that is laid out

The act of laying out (as by making plans for something)