drafter
|draft/er|
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/ˈdræf.tər/
🇬🇧
/ˈdrɑːf.tər/
(draft)
preliminary version
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
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42