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drafter

|draft/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈdræf.tər/

🇬🇧

/ˈdrɑːf.tər/

(draft)

preliminary version

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
draftdraftsdraftersdraftsdrafteddrafteddrafting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'drafter' originates from the Middle English word 'draught,' which meant 'a drawing or pulling.'

Historical Evolution

'draught' transformed into the modern English word 'draft,' and eventually became 'drafter' to denote someone who drafts or draws.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a drawing or pulling,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who prepares drawings or documents.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who prepares technical drawings and plans, often for architecture or engineering projects.

The drafter created detailed blueprints for the new building.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a person who writes or composes documents, such as legal drafts or legislative bills.

The drafter of the bill ensured it was clear and concise.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42