draft; preliminary plan
A preliminary written version of a document, speech, bill, or plan, subject to revision.
The committee is reviewing the draft of the new regulations.
He rewrote the draft of his speech many times.
The committee drafted a bill for a new law.
They held meeting after meeting to refine the draft.
The draft of the contract has finally come together.
He submitted the draft of the amendment to the assembly.
The final document was prepared based on the draft.