penciling

[ pen-suh-ling ]

noun

1. work or markings done with or as if with a pencil or brush, especially fine or delicate work done with a pencil or brush on a painting or drawing.
2. a drawing or sketch made with a pencil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of penciling¹

First recorded in 1700–10; pencil + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The futures market on Monday was penciling in as many as two rate cuts this year, with the first coming in September.

From New York Times

That was a disappointment for Wall Street after the Fed earlier had indicated it was penciling in three cuts to rates during 2024.

From Seattle Times

Traders are penciling in fewer than three cuts this year — lower than the Fed’s own projection — with the first coming not before July.

From New York Times

But, in an age-old arts story, the finances stopped penciling out.

From Seattle Times

For now, traders are penciling in many more cuts to rates through 2024 than the Fed itself has indicated.

From Seattle Times