draft

Intermediate 💼 Corporate / Business

Definition

Either the annoying breeze that sneaks under your door, the smoke escaping your fireplace, or that first sip of beer—context matters. In professional settings, 'draft' usually means a preliminary version that isn't final yet.

Example Usage

The draft of the proposal circulated for feedback this morning.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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