noun
draft script; preparatory version
Refers to a preliminary written version of a script, document, or plan, often used in contexts like film, broadcasting, or publishing.
監督は撮影前に準備稿を全スタッフに配った。
The director distributed the draft script to all staff before filming.
この準備稿はまだ修正が必要だ。
This preparatory version still needs revisions.
草案 is a draft plan or proposal, often used for legal or official documents, whereas 準備稿 is broader and can refer to any preparatory written material.
Compound of 準備 (preparation) and 稿 (manuscript, draft). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.