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Meaning

A draft is a preliminary version of a written document that is subject to revision and editing before finalization.
💡 A common mistake is using "draft" as a verb when referring to the act of creating a draft; ensure clarity by specifying "to draft" when necessary.

Example Sentences

I reviewed the draft before sending the report to my manager .
Is this the first draft of your essay ?

Word in Context

Anna sat at her small kitchen table and read the first draft of her report aloud . She noticed several sentences that sounded unclear , so she made notes to change them later . Although she had slept little the night before , she felt satisfied because the main ideas were already clear . Her friend will review the draft tomorrow , and together they plan to finish the final version by Friday .

Common Phrases

rough draft first draft draft proposal

Synonyms

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