1. People who prepare preliminary versions of documents, laws, or plans.
Usage: Plural of drafter; commonly used in legal and legislative contexts.
2. People who create technical drawings or blueprints, especially in architecture or engineering.
Usage: Also called draftspeople or draftsmen/draftswomen; refers to skilled technical workers.
3. People who select or recruit individuals for military service or sports teams.
Usage: Common in sports and military contexts.

Examples

• The drafters of the Constitution debated for months before finalizing the document.
• Architectural drafters use computer software to create detailed building plans.
• The team's drafters selected promising young players in the annual draft.
• Legal drafters must ensure that contracts are clear and enforceable.
• Experienced drafters can translate an architect's vision into precise technical drawings.
• The drafters of the new policy consulted with industry experts.
• Military drafters were responsible for identifying eligible recruits.