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noun

drawing

A selection made by chance, often to award a prize.

The school holds a drawing for a new bicycle today.

Etymology

The chance-selection sense comes from pulling a lot or ticket out of a collection. The act supplies a result without choosing a particular entry deliberately.

More examples

  • Enter the drawing by writing your name on a card.
  • Three winners receive gift cards in our monthly drawing.
  • The drawings take place every Friday after lunch.

Forms

drawing · drawings

Similar words

raffle
Usually involves numbered tickets sold to raise money.
lottery
Typically names the whole chance-based game, not just the selection.