To draft
Example: They draft documents before final approval
Definition
"To draft" means to prepare a preliminary version of a document or plan, often as a first step before finalizing it. It involves writing or drawing up initial ideas or outlines that serve as a foundation for further revisions and approval.
Etymology
The word "to draft" comes from the Middle English word 'draught,' which originally meant a drawing or pulling, related to the Old English 'dragan,' meaning to draw or drag. Did you know? The term evolved to signify the act of drawing up documents or plans, reflecting the process of creating a preliminary 'drawing' or outline.
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"To draft" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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