penciling
noun
pen·cil·ing ˈpen(t)-s(ə-)liŋ 
variants or pencilling
: the work of the pencil or brush
also : a product of this
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The upbeat data have helped the Federal Reserve justify raising short-term interest rates three times this year and penciling in another quarter-percentage point increase by the end of the year. 
Akane Otani, WSJ, 3 Oct. 2018 Learn about every aspect of production, including writing, penciling, inking, coloring, lettering, editing, and more, with creators on hand to offer personal insights and anecdotes. Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, 6 July 2018
Akane Otani, WSJ, 3 Oct. 2018 Learn about every aspect of production, including writing, penciling, inking, coloring, lettering, editing, and more, with creators on hand to offer personal insights and anecdotes. Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, 6 July 2018 Word History
First Known Use
circa 1532, in the meaning defined above
penciling
verb
variants or pencilling
as in inking
Synonyms & Similar Words
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