Draft - translation, pronunciation and examples
draft
unfinished version
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When to use draft
Я сохранил черновик перед закрытием почтовой программы.
Можешь проверить черновик отчёта к полудню?
draft usage examples
Я сохранил черновик перед закрытием почтовой программы.
I saved the draft before closing the email client.
Можешь проверить черновик отчёта к полудню?
Can you review the draft of the report by noon?
Similar words
identical to the headword: the initial, unfinished version of a text or document.
an initial version prior to finalization; essentially a formal way to say 'draft'.
a copy used for active editing or work; emphasizes ongoing edits rather than being a finished copy.
a structured plan listing main points rather than a full written draft.
a brief or visual rough version; often used for drawings or quick notes rather than long texts.
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draft synonyms
What's the difference between draft / preliminary version / working copy / outline / sketch / manuscript
identical to the headword: the initial, unfinished version of a text or document.
Save the draft before you close the document.
Сохрани черновик перед закрытием документа.
an initial version prior to finalization; essentially a formal way to say 'draft'.
This is only a preliminary version; the final report will follow.
Это только предварительная версия; окончательный отчёт будет позже.
a copy used for active editing or work; emphasizes ongoing edits rather than being a finished copy.
Keep a working copy on the shared drive while you edit.
Держи рабочую копию на общем диске, пока редактируешь.
a structured plan listing main points rather than a full written draft.
Start with an outline before you write the full draft.
Начни с плана, прежде чем писать полный черновик.
a brief or visual rough version; often used for drawings or quick notes rather than long texts.
He made a sketch of the article's structure before writing.
Он сделал набросок структуры статьи перед написанием.
a (often complete) text intended for publication; more formal and can be post-draft.
The author submitted the manuscript to the publisher.
Автор отправил рукопись в издательство.
any edition or form of a document or software; broader term that includes drafts and final copies.
Which version of the report should I use?
Какой вариант отчёта мне использовать?
a changed or corrected version after review; implies editing after the draft stage.
Please make the revisions and send the revised draft back.
Пожалуйста, внеси правки и пришли переработанный черновик обратно.
a detailed scheme or intention for action; broader than a draft and not necessarily a written text.
We need a plan for the project's next phase.
Нам нужен план для следующего этапа проекта.
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How to pronounce draft and what this word means
draft translation: черновик. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce draft
/ˈdrɑːft/
draft translation
черновик
draft examples
I saved the draft before closing the email client.
draft transcription
/ˈdrɑːft/, /ˈdræft/
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Questions about this word
draft meaning: what does it mean?
unfinished version
draft pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
draft is pronounced as /ˈdrɑːft/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
draft definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I saved the draft before closing the email client. Translation: Я сохранил черновик перед закрытием почтовой программы.
Is draft part of Business Email vocabulary?
Yes, draft (черновик) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is draft part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?
Yes, draft (черновик) can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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