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Definition of drafter

drafter

/ˈdræf.tɚ/
draf · ter
Plural:drafters
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drafter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who writes or prepares a preliminary version of a document, such as a legal contract, treaty, or piece of legislation.

Example

"As the primary drafter of the committee's proposal, she spent weeks refining the exact wording of each clause."

2

A technician who prepares detailed technical drawings, blueprints, or computer-aided designs for architecture, engineering, or manufacturing.

Example

"The architectural firm hired an experienced drafter to convert the preliminary sketches into detailed digital blueprints."

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• Rhymes for drafter

• Nearby Words

draft
draftable
draftee
drafter
draftiness
drafting
draftsman

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drafter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drafter
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