1. a person who prepares detailed drawings or plans, especially architectural or technical drawings
2. a person who writes or composes a document, contract, or piece of legislation
3. in sports, a person or team that selects players in a draft
Usage: chiefly North American

Examples

• The drafter spent hours creating precise blueprints for the new building.
• A skilled drafter can translate an architect's vision into detailed technical drawings.
• The legal drafter carefully reviewed the contract before submission.
• The team's drafter selected several promising young players in the first round.
• She works as a drafter in the engineering department, designing mechanical components.