Definitions

1. noun

a writing instrument with a narrow, solid point made of graphite or a similar material, often encased in a wooden holder.

“She picked up her pencil and began to take notes during the lecture.”

2. verb

to draw or write with a pencil.

“He likes to pencil in some time to work on his art project.”

3. verb

to make a tentative plan or schedule, especially one that is not yet final.

“She tried to pencil in a meeting with the client but their schedules didn’t match up.”

4. verb

to mark or indicate something as tentative or conditional.

“He tried to pencil in a holiday but it was still uncertain if he could take the time off.”

5. noun

a tentative or conditional plan or arrangement.

“The pencil was for a meeting that might happen later that week.”