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A preliminary outline for a plan
“Farmers will provide input into each draft of the plan so it better accommodates their needs.”
A (rough) sketch, design or diagram, typically used for design or construction
“Hooke produced a draft of the building and was ordered to begin work on its construction.”
A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration by others
“The Secretary-General shall prepare a draft budget for the several institutions of the Union and submit his draft for approval to the Committee of Ministers.”
An order for money to be paid (such as a check)
“She has contacted her bank in Boston to send a draft to pay the rest of the mortgage.”
A body of air moving in a definite direction
“Upon entering the home, we felt a draft blowing through a broken window.”
A single portion of a liquid that is, or will be, imbibed
“He set down the sherry decanter and poured a draft of whiskey for himself.”
An act or system of recruiting or enlisting someone for a role, task, position or duty
“A number of men joined the priesthood to dodge the draft, only to discover, sometimes in midlife, that this was not the way they wished to spend their earthly span of years.”
Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical
The preparation and issuing of a book, journal, or piece of music for public sale
A list or document with a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively
A summarized record of proceedings
The action or process of inducting someone to a post or organization
A smell that is only smelt briefly or faintly
Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement
A plan made in secret achieve a particular aim or goal, typically nefarious in nature
A small sheet or scrap of paper with miscellaneous details
A formal request submitted to an authority, institution, or organization
To write or draw up a preliminary outline of a document or speech
“A committee headed by Memminger was appointed to draft a summary of the causes justifying secession.”
To draw or drain (liquid) from a source
“How can you be sure your fire pumper will draft water from the creek?”
To enroll for a job, role, task or duty
“Attempts were made to draft new recruits into the Army. In several states, many men protested against being drafted.”
To put in writing
To enact or establish (a rule or law)
To give a summary of
To inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially
To give legal or constitutional form to
To nominate, appoint, or designate someone for a particular position or role
Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
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