drafting

American  

[draf-ting, drahf-] / ˈdræf tɪŋ, ˈdrɑf- /

noun

1. mechanical drawing.

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Etymology

Origin of drafting

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

Example Sentences

As it returns to the screen, younger viewers may glimpse another era - flared trousers, drafting tables, cigarette smoke curling under fluorescent lights.

From BBC

The tools are meant to help automate a number of legal drafting and research tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal

We discussed this exact situation when drafting our business plan.

From Literature

Some people rely on chatbots for everything from drafting emails to work and relationship advice.

From The Wall Street Journal

"When AI starts to replicate tasks traditionally performed by professionals -- drafting, analysing, coding, reviewing -- it naturally raises questions about the long-term pricing power of certain software products," wrote Saxo Markets' Charu Chanana.

From Barron's