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

Lee said he is drafting a checklist to Beijing for items that Hong Kong needs, such as drones for building inspection, burn-care supplies and laboratory-test materials.

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A majority of the plan’s provisions were written by Witkoff and Kushner before they consulted Russian and Ukrainian representatives, a person familiar with its drafting said.

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However, when asked if Europe was involved in the process of drafting the plan, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said: "Not that I know of."

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Europe itself appears to have had little say over the drafting of this plan.

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In a note published Thursday, Perry cited an article in the Financial Times that said neither Ukraine nor other European countries had been involved in the drafting of the cease-fire proposals.

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