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Meaning of the word draft in English

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draft

US /dræft/
UK /dræft/
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Noun

1.

a preliminary version of a book, document, or speech

Example:
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She submitted the first draft of her novel to her editor.
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Please review the draft report and provide your feedback.
Synonym:
outlinesketchplanblueprintversion
2.

a current of cool air in a room or other confined space

Example:
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Close the window, there's a cold draft coming in.
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I felt a sudden draft from under the door.
Synonym:
breezecurrentgustwaft
3.

a system of selecting people for compulsory military service

Example:
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Many young men tried to avoid the military draft during the war.
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The government announced a new draft for eligible citizens.
Synonym:
conscriptionrecruitmentcall-upmuster
4.

a single act of drinking

Example:
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He took a long draft of his beer.
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She finished the water in one large draft.
Synonym:
gulpswigsipdrink

Verb

1.

prepare a preliminary version of (a document)

Example:
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I need to draft an email to the client by the end of the day.
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The committee will draft a new policy on environmental protection.
Synonym:
composeformulatewritepen
2.

select (a person or group of people) for a special purpose

Example:
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The team decided to draft a new player for the upcoming season.
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He was drafted into the army right after college.
Synonym:
recruitconscriptenlistcall up
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