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drafting

drafting

3.3
Writing the first version of a text to change later
  • noun
  • /ˈdræftɪŋ/
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  • This intensifies the central question haunting the entire drafting process.

Examples

  • Commenting on the process, the Drafting Committee on the Review of the Nigerian Constitution in 1951 said:

    Academic text (1991)

  • - Drafting.

    Team Hot Wheels: The Origin of Awesome! (2014)

  • And besides the drafting, there's a psychological price you pay when you're in front.

  • Following the signing of the DOP, a Drafting Committee was appointed to formulate a draft Basic Law for the Palestinian Authority during the Transitional Period.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The drafting of the new policy will take place over the next few months to ensure thorough revisions.

  • Many students struggle with drafting their essays before submitting them for grading.

  • The drafting process requires careful consideration of each section before final approval.

Synonyms

writing
vsdrafting
684 1.0

To create texts that express ideas, stories, or facts

focuses on preparing an initial version meant for later revision
composition
vsdrafting
  • Literature
32 3.6

Creating written works, especially stories or essays

is about preparing an early version to be revised later

Antonyms

publishing
324 3.3

Business that prepares and sells books and magazines

finalization
  • US
1 5.1

Completing something so it is ready to use

Compounds

drafting table
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A large table with an adjustable top that you use for drawing plans

drafting board
  • Specialized
5.1

A smooth flat board that people use for drawing building plans

drafting instrument
  • Specialized
4.9

A tool that helps make exact drawings like plans or blueprints

How Finished

draft copy
1 3.4
drafting
3.3
outline
59 2.7
jotting
1 4.2

Surface Forms

drafting singular
draftings plural

Morphology

drafting = draft (transparent) = draft + ing

Standard gerund/nominalization from the verb 'draft', meaning the process of preparing a preliminary written version.

Etymology

Drafting comes from draft, a word for 'a rough drawing' or 'first version', much like a quick sketch. So when you are drafting a piece of writing, you are making that first version to be changed and improved later.