Drafting
/ˈdrɑːftɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of creating a preliminary version of a written or drawn work.
/ˈdrɑːftɪŋ/
To prepare a preliminary version of a written work, plan, or design.
She's drafting a new business proposal.
💡 Simply: Like making a first try at a drawing or a story. You're not trying to make it perfect yet, just getting your ideas down on paper! For example, when you write a school essay, you start by drafting, like writing the whole story out first, before revising.
👶 For kids: Writing or drawing the first version of something.
More Examples
He's drafting the plans for the new website.
They are drafting the final version of the contract.
How It's Used
"The author is drafting the first chapter of her novel."
"The engineers are drafting the blueprints for the new building."
To select and assign someone to a specific task or role, particularly from a pool of candidates.
/ˈdrɑːftɪŋ/
To select someone for a particular duty or role.
The army is drafting new recruits.
💡 Simply: Choosing someone to do a job or be part of a team. For example, the baseball team drafts a new player, picking him to join the team from all the other players.
👶 For kids: Choosing people to be on your team or in a group.
More Examples
The company is drafting experienced professionals for the project.
The coach is drafting players for the first team.
How It's Used
"The team is drafting new players for the upcoming season."
"The government is drafting young men for military service."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Middle English *draften*, from Old English *dragan* ('to draw, drag'). Originally referred to drawing lines or plans, later extended to encompass written compositions and selecting individuals.
Historically, 'drafting' related to the selection of individuals for military service. It expanded to encompass written creations later.
Memory tip
Think of a first 'draft' of a paper - it's the initial attempt.
Word Origin
"to draw, drag"