penciling

[pen-suh-ling]

noun

1. work or markings done with or as if with a pencil or brush, especially fine or delicate work done with a pencil or brush on a painting or drawing.

2. a drawing or sketch made with a pencil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of penciling¹

First recorded in 1700–10; pencil + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The economic outlook has shifted considerably from earlier this year, with economists penciling in more growth and less inflation than previously expected.

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In the meantime, below are 10 essential Latino performances we’ll be penciling into our schedule, listed in chronological order.

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The futures market on Monday was penciling in as many as two rate cuts this year, with the first coming in September.

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That was a disappointment for Wall Street after the Fed earlier had indicated it was penciling in three cuts to rates during 2024.

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Traders are penciling in fewer than three cuts this year — lower than the Fed’s own projection — with the first coming not before July.

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