drafting

(noun) writing a first version to be filled out and polished later.

(noun) the craft of drawing blueprints. Synonyms: mechanical drawing.

(noun) the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams. Synonyms: drawing, draftsmanship. Example: "He learned drawing from his father."

(verb) draw up an outline or sketch for something. Synonyms: draft, outline. Example: "Draft a speech."

(verb) engage somebody to enter the army. Synonyms: enlist, draft, muster in.

(verb) make a blueprint of. Synonyms: blueprint, draft, draught.