Pronunciation

/dræft/

Definitions

Noun

1. Draft: A preliminary or rough version of a document, often prepared for review or revision before final publication or completion. For example: “The author submitted a draft of the novel to the publisher.”
2. Draft pick: In sports, a player selected by a team in an early round of the annual player selection process. For example: “The team secured a top draft pick in the next football draft.”
3. Draft beer: Beer that is dispensed from a large container directly into a glass, typically served before it has been fully carbonated. For example: “I’ll have a cold draft, please.”

Verb

1. To draft: To create or prepare a preliminary version of something, especially a written work. For example: “The writer spent hours drafting the article.”
2. To be drafted: To be chosen for service in the military or another organization. For example: “Many young men were drafted during World War II.”

Phrases

• “Draft proposal” - A preliminary plan or suggestion awaiting approval.
• “Draft lottery” - A system used to determine who is called up for military service based on randomly assigned numbers.
• “First draft” - The initial version of a work.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After several revisions, the final draft was almost complete.”
• Verb: “The architect spent weeks drafting the blueprints for the new building.”
• Phrasal: “The team is discussing the draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year.”

Synonyms

• Outline
• Sketch
• Rough draft
• Preparatory version
• Initial proposal
• Selection (in the context of sports draft)