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Definition draft in British English

draft noun

[countable] noun
/drɑːft/
1

something such as a plan, letter, or drawing that may have changes made to it before it is finished

Example

I showed David a draft of the letter and he suggested a few changes.

Example

My publisher wants to see a first draft by the end of next week.

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1.1

not in a final form and likely to be changed

Example

draft legislation

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Example

The deposit has to be paid in cash or by draft.

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4

an amount of liquid that you swallow at one time

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Definition draft in British English