Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pencilled
verb
/ˈpɛn.səld/
Definition
The past tense of the verb ‘pencil’, meaning to write or draw something using a pencil.
Examples
- She pencilled in the meeting on her calendar.
- The artist pencilled the outline before painting.
- He has a few ideas that he has pencilled for the project.
Meaning
To make marks or drawings with a pencil on paper or another surface. It can also refer to an action that is unfinished or tentative, often used metaphorically to express informal planning.
Synonyms
- wrote
- drafted
- sketched
- outlined
