Design vs Draft - What's the difference?
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A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
The composition of a work of art.
Intention or plot.
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The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
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The art of designing
(obsolete) To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
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To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
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, chapter=1 (obsolete) To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.
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An early version of a written work
A preliminary sketch, rough outline
(nautical) Depth of water needed to float a ship [also spelled draught].
A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle [also spelled draught].
Draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process.
A cheque, an order for money to be paid
An amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow [also spelled draught]
conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military.
(sports) A system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams
(rail transport) the pulling force (tension) on couplers and draft gear during a slack stretched condition.
to write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
to write a law
to conscript a person, force a person to serve in the military
* He was drafted during the Vietnam War.
to select and separate an animal or animals from a group.
* The calves were drafted from the cows.
(politics) to force or convince a person to take an elected position they are not interested in
* They drafted me to be the chairperson of the new committee.
(sports) to select a rookie player onto a professional sports team
* After his last year of college football, he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins.
To follow very closely behind another vehicle, thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower, thereby conserving energy or increasing speed.
the act of drawing fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn
(not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled
Design is a related term of draft.
As nouns the difference between design and draft
is that design is design (creative profession or art) while draft is an early version of a written work.As a verb draft is
to write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.As an adjective draft is
(not comparable) referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.design
English
(wikipedia design)Noun
(en noun)- I give it you without any other design than to shew you that I reckon nothing dear to me, when I want to do you a pleasure.
- Danish furniture design is world-famous.
Derived terms
* architectural design * design by contract * design pattern * hardware design * software designVerb
(en verb)- he looks not below the Moon, but hath designed the regiment of sublunary affairs unto inferiour deputations.
- He was designed to the study of the law.
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- Primitive people believe that gods designed the Earth and humans.
- We shall see / Justice design the victor's chivalry.
- Meet me to-morrow where the master / And this fraternity shall design .
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English
(see draught)Noun
(en noun)- I have to revise the first draft of my term paper.
- His first drafts were better than most authors' final products.
- She took a deep draft from the bottle of water.
- He left the country to avoid the draft .
Synonyms
* (mouthful of liquid) See alsoVerb
(en verb)Adjective
(-)- I'd rather have a fresh, cheap draft beer.