drafting

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'action de préparer une version préliminaire d'un document, d'un plan ou d'un projet, impliquant souvent une rédaction ou un dessin minutieux.

A noun referring to the process or act of preparing a preliminary version of a document, plan, or design, often involving careful writing or drawing.

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1. Writing processB2formal

   The act of writing a preliminary version of a text, document, or plan.

   rédaction d'un brouillon

   • The drafting of the contract took several weeks.
   • She is in the drafting stage of her novel.
   • Good drafting requires careful attention to detail.

   Synonymescompositionformulationpenningwriting

2. B2formal

   The process of creating detailed technical drawings or plans for engineering, architecture, or design.

   Dessin technique

   • He studied architectural drafting at university.
   • The drafting of the building plans was completed yesterday.
   • Computer-aided drafting has replaced manual drafting in most offices.

   Synonymesblueprintingmechanical drawing

3. Sports selectionB2informalamerican

   The process of selecting players for a professional sports team.

   Repêchage (sports)

   • The team is preparing for the NFL draft.
   • He was the first pick in the drafting round.
   • The drafting process is crucial for building a strong team.

   Synonymesrecruitmentselection

• Verbe désignant le fait de préparer une version préliminaire d'un document, d'un plan ou d'un dessin, ou de sélectionner et mobiliser quelqu'un pour un objectif déterminé.

A verb meaning to prepare a preliminary version of a document, plan, or drawing, or to select and bring someone for a purpose.

1. Write a preliminary versionB1formal

   To write or create a preliminary version of a document, plan, or design.

   Rédiger une version préliminaire

   • She drafted a proposal for the new project.
   • He drafted a letter to the editor.
   • The team drafted a contract for the client.

   Synonymescomposedraw upformulateoutlinepreparerough outsketchwrite

   Antonymescompletepolish

2. Select for military serviceB2formalamerican

   To officially select someone for compulsory military service.

   Appeler sous les drapeaux

   • He was drafted into the army during the war.
   • The government drafted young men to serve in the military.
   • Many citizens were drafted to fight in the conflict.

   Synonymescall upconscriptinductlevypress

3. Select for a sports teamB2informalamerican

   To choose a player for a professional sports team.

   Recruter lors de la draft

   • The team drafted a talented quarterback in the first round.
   • He was drafted by the Lakers in 2020.
   • The club drafted several promising young players.

   Synonymeschoosepickrecruitselect