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

“Following drafting, I reviewed, revised, and supplemented all portions of the brief, including those that were informed by the use of Lexis+ AI or based on prior templates,” he wrote in May 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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 deployment and use is patchy and uneven at the moment, it's still only used for low stakes tasks, such as drafting feedback, quizzes or resource creation."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Dad was at the drafting table, working on some calculations, and Mom was going through her stacks of paintings.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls