pencil
noun
a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
will pencil
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future tenseof pencil.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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This time, a majority are expected to show an extended hold through year-end, and the question is how many will pencil in an increase.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 17, 2026
Should Beal clear the protocols before the game, the Wizards will pencil him in for his normal number of minutes while relying on the all-star to let Unseld know when he needs a break.
From Washington Post β Dec. 27, 2021
Critics of the Yakima plan say they’re not convinced the projects’ costs will pencil out with its benefits to fish or crops.
From Seattle Times β Feb. 12, 2019
If the Orioles’ Chris Davis — batting .155 through 80 games while getting paid $23 million in 2018 — finishes the season on his current pace, it will pencil out to $315,068 per hit.
From Seattle Times β Jun. 29, 2018
“Then I will pencil a word to my sister, to let her know why I am detained.”
From Not Like Other Girls by Rosa Nouchette Carey
