drafting
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɹæftɪŋ// UK //dɹˈɑːftɪŋ// draft·ing
n. the process of writing the first version of a document or plan. You do this to get your ideas down before you check for mistakes or make it perfect.
n. the preliminary stage of writing or design, focused on creating an initial version of a text, plan, or technical drawing. Often involves iterative refinement before a final version is produced.
The lawyer is busy drafting the new contract.
After weeks of research, the student finally began drafting the first chapter of her thesis.
The drafting of the international treaty required months of delicate negotiation to ensure that every signatory's primary concerns were addressed in the preliminary text.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the act of writing; can be used as a gerund or a noun phrase.