penciling

American  

[pen-suh-ling] / ˈpɛn sə lɪŋ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of penciling

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

Example Sentences

Economists remain divided on the BOK’s policy path, with some still penciling in a rate cut in the first quarter of 2026 and others maintaining that the current easing cycle may have already ended.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gilbert hadn’t originally been expected to pitch Sunday with the Marines initially penciling in rookie Bryce Miller.

From Seattle Times

When the new structures are completed, they will add somewhere around 1,500 new parking spaces, penciling out to more than $200,000 each.

From Seattle Times

Investors are penciling in anything from 4.5 percent to above 6 percent.

From New York Times

Kashkari said he is leaning towards penciling in a path for rates to an end point higher than the 5.4% he had previously seen.

From Reuters