1. plural of drafting; the process of making preliminary drawings or plans, especially in architecture, engineering, or design
Usage: commonly used in technical and professional contexts
2. plural of drafting; the act of selecting or recruiting people for a specific purpose, such as military service or sports teams
Usage: common in sports and military contexts
3. plural of drafting; the process of composing or writing a preliminary version of a document

Examples

• The architect reviewed several draftings before finalizing the building design.
• The military draftings during wartime affected thousands of young men.
• The sports team's draftings this year focused on defensive players.
• Her draftings of the proposal included detailed cost estimates.
• The engineer compared different draftings to find the most efficient solution.
• Multiple draftings were necessary before the contract was finalized.