1. The first written version of a document, manuscript, or work before revision or finalization
The draft original of the novel was submitted to the publisher for review.
O rascunho original do romance foi enviado à editora para revisão.
2. An initial or preliminary version that serves as the basis for subsequent revisions
She kept the draft original to compare with the final version.
Ela guardou o rascunho original para comparar com a versão final.