blueprint — a detailed plan or program of action; a photographic print of technical drawings showing white lines on blue paper
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a detailed plan or program of action; a photographic print of technical drawings showing white lines on blue paper
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbluːˌprɪnt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret cookie recipe is the blueprint for bakery success.
- The manager presented a blueprint for increasing productivity in the workplace.
- The superhero's blueprint for saving the world included a lot of coffee breaks.
blueprint
NOUN[/ˈbluːˌprɪnt/]
a detailed plan or program of action; a photographic print of technical drawings showing white lines on blue paper
an architect carefully unfurls a large blue technical drawing covered with white lines showing building layouts. She points to specific sections while explaining the detailed construction plan to a contractor. The blue paper shows precise measurements, room layouts, and structural details mapped out systematically. The contractor nods and takes notes as they review each element of the comprehensive building design. Other rolled plans and drafting tools scatter across the table around them. a detailed plan or program of action being discussed through technical drawings.
Every footprint on the blueprint leaves an imprint of truth!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Originating in the mid-19th century, the term initially described technical drawings rendered with white lines on a blue background, a common reproduction method in engineering and architecture. The meaning later expanded metaphorically to denote any detailed plan or scheme.
Breakdown
blue (color azure) + print (impression or reproduction) = a print with blue background and white lines, later generalized to mean any comprehensive plan or scheme.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret cookie recipe is the blueprint for bakery success.”
“The manager presented a blueprint for increasing productivity in the workplace.”
“The superhero's blueprint for saving the world included a lot of coffee breaks.”
“Engineers studied the blueprint carefully before construction began.”
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