drafting

[draf-ting, drahf-]

noun

1. mechanical drawing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of drafting¹

First recorded in 1875–80; draft + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Aerodynamic drafting with the help of pacesetters could contribute to a saving of 3 to 4 seconds at 4-minute-mile pace, according to a recent academic paper written in part by two Nike-funded researchers.

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Those include everything from generating market analysis reports with suggested listing prices to drafting client emails and newsletters, and updating customer-relationship-management software.

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"When drafting a contract, lawyers try to include everything. But sometimes life happens and the contract needs to be amended. That is what happened in this case," VCL said.

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In the memo, the Office of Budget and Management directs federal agencies to begin drafting "reduction in force" plans for programmes whose funding will lapse if Congress fails to meet a 30 September budget deadline.

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Campaigners tell me that there is still room for improvement in the drafting of the Bill.

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