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

Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead seemed to be more subdued than normal when talking about drafting quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The urgency of the moment has trained a spotlight on Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism adviser tasked with drafting a blueprint for fighting homegrown and international threats.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

The expectation is that AI agents will handle the time-consuming work: synthesizing information, drafting materials and identifying patterns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s worth noting that it was the American officials at the treaty’s drafting sessions who insisted on Article 6, so that the U.S. military would not get roped in to fight Europe’s colonial wars.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

But the drafting boards of America’s engineers remained dishearteningly barren.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson