Definitions

1. noun

A preliminary version of a document, plan, or design, often incomplete or unpolished.

“The writer spent hours reviewing her roughdraft before submitting it to the editor.”

2. verb

To create or prepare a preliminary version of a document, plan, or design.

“The artist roughdrafted the entire storyboard before beginning the final artwork.”

3. noun

A preliminary or imperfect version of something, often subject to change or revision.

“The software company released a roughdraft of their new operating system for public testing.”