draft
черновик
unfinished version
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draft with Russian translation
draft usage examples
I saved the draft before closing the email client.
Я сохранил черновик перед закрытием почтовой программы.
Can you review the draft of the report by noon?
Можешь проверить черновик отчёта к полудню?
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draft belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Save the draft before you close the document.
предварительная версия — начальная версия перед окончательной, близкая по смыслу к «черновику».
This is only a preliminary version; the final report will follow.
рабочая копия — версия, с которой активно работают; может быть более актуальной, чем сохранённый черновик.
Keep a working copy on the shared drive while you edit.
Start with an outline before you write the full draft.
набросок — короткий или визуальный черновой вариант; чаще для рисунков или быстрых заметок.
He made a sketch of the article's structure before writing.
рукопись — обычно полный текст, предназначенный для публикации; не обязательно начальный черновик.
The author submitted the manuscript to the publisher.
Which version of the report should I use?
переработка — версия после внесения изменений; обычно позже, чем первоначальный черновик.
Please make the revisions and send the revised draft back.
план — схема действий или замысел; шире и менее текстово-ориентирован, чем «черновик».
We need a plan for the project's next phase.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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What does draft mean?
unfinished version
How do you pronounce draft?
draft is pronounced as /ˈdrɑːft/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is draft 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 In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, draft (черновик) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is draft part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, draft (черновик) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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