Drafting: meaning, definitions and examples

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drafting

 

[ ˈdrɑːftɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The process of drawing up legal documents or plans.

Synonyms

composing, formulating, writing

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer spent hours drafting the contract.
  • She is an expert in drafting wills and trusts.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

The selection of players by a sports team in a draft.

Synonyms

choosing, picking, selection

Examples of usage

  • The team's drafting strategy resulted in a strong lineup this season.
  • He was a top pick in the drafting process.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To prepare a preliminary version or plan of (a document).

Synonyms

composing, formulating, writing

Examples of usage

  • He is currently drafting a proposal for the new project.
  • They are drafting a new law to address the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "drafting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esboço

🇮🇳 मसौदा

🇩🇪 Entwurf

🇮🇩 draf

🇺🇦 чернетка

🇵🇱 szkic

🇯🇵 草案 (そうあん)

🇫🇷 ébauche

🇪🇸 borrador

🇹🇷 taslak

🇰🇷 초안

🇸🇦 مسودة

🇨🇿 návrh

🇸🇰 návrh

🇨🇳 草稿 (cǎogǎo)

🇸🇮 osnutek

🇮🇸 uppkast

🇰🇿 жоба

🇬🇪 სახაზავი

🇦🇿 layihə

🇲🇽 borrador

Etymology

The word 'drafting' originated from the Middle English word 'draught', which comes from the Old English word 'dragan', meaning 'to draw'. Initially used in the context of pulling something, it later evolved to refer to the act of drawing up documents or plans. The term gained popularity in legal and sports contexts, reflecting its dual usage in legal document preparation and player selection processes.

See also: draft, draftee, draftsman.

Word Frequency Rank

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