drafting
|draft/ing|
🇺🇸
/ˈdræftɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈdrɑːftɪŋ/
(draft)
preliminary version
Etymology
'draft' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'draught,' where 'draught' meant 'a drawing or pulling.'
'draught' transformed into the modern English word 'draft' through phonetic changes over time.
Initially, it meant 'a drawing or pulling,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'preparing a preliminary version of a document or plan.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of creating technical drawings or plans.
Drafting is a crucial skill for architects and engineers.
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Verb 1
the act of preparing a preliminary version of a document or plan.
She spent the afternoon drafting a proposal for the new project.
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Verb 2
the act of selecting individuals for a specific purpose, often used in the context of military service or sports teams.
The team is drafting new players for the upcoming season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41