final draft

noun

: a final version of something (such as a document) usually after a lot of editing and rewriting
The final draft is due tomorrow.

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According to Grisham, the story came together quickly — but his wife gave him one piece of advice for the book that resulted in him adding more than 25,000 more words to his final draft. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Williams is another prospect for whom the medicals will influence the final draft ranking. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The Browns already have three sixth-round choices of their own, and compensatory picks and the final draft order should be announced soon. Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 The final draft of the standard is nearly complete and will recommend the following: use of certified cells, proper cell spacing, busbar requirements, and enhanced BMS system. John Orlando, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for final draft

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“Final draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20draft. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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