English · Culture & Society
drafting
/ˈdrɑːf.tɪŋ/
[/ˈdrɑːf.tɪŋ/]
writing an early version
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Drafting is the process of writing a first or early version of a text. It is a stage in the writing process before editing.
Example
Drafting helps you organise your ideas before the final copy.
Drafting helps you organise your ideas before the final copy.
Etymology
From 'draft', a variant of 'draught', from Old English 'dragan'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes the early writing stage in composition.