original draft
[/əˈrɪdʒənəl dræft/]
nounpl: original drafts
rascunho original
1. The first written version of a document, manuscript, or text before revisions and edits are made
The author submitted the original draft of her novel to the publisher for review.
A autora apresentou o rascunho original de seu romance à editora para revisão.
2. An initial plan or sketch that forms the basis for further development
The architect reviewed the original draft of the building design before making modifications.
O arquiteto analisou o rascunho original do projeto do edifício antes de fazer modificações.
3. The earliest version of a legal, commercial, or official document
We compared the original draft of the contract with the final version to identify the changes.
Comparamos o rascunho original do contrato com a versão final para identificar as alterações.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'rascunho original' is widely used in publishing, law, and education. The concept of preserving original drafts is important in both American and Brazilian literary traditions, where first drafts are often kept as historical records. In corporate environments, version control of original drafts is standard practice.
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