Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rough draft
Noun
/rʌf dræft/
Definition
A rough draft is an initial version of a piece of writing that hasn’t been finalized or polished.
Examples
- Before submitting her essay, she created a rough draft to outline her main points.
- He showed his rough draft to the group for feedback before the final version.
Meaning
It serves as a preliminary form of the work, allowing the writer to organize thoughts and ideas before making revisions.
Synonyms
- Preliminary version
- First draft
- Outline
