blueprint
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- blo͞o'prĭnt", IPA: /ˈbluːˌprɪnt/, SAMPA: /"blu:%prInt/
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[edit] Noun
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blueprint (plural blueprints)
- (architecture, engineering): A type of paper-based reproduction usually of a technical drawing documenting an architecture or an engineering design, (originally) printed in white on blue paper.
- (informal) Any detailed plan, whether literal or figurative.
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A type of paper-based reproduction usually of a technical drawing documenting an architecture or an engineering design
Detailed, drawn plans of the technical details of a building etc
A detailed plan of action
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[edit] Verb
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to blueprint (third-person singular simple present blueprints, present participle blueprinting, simple past and past participle blueprinted)
- To make a blueprint for.
- The architect blueprinted the renovation plan once the client had signed off.
- To make a detailed operational plan for.
- They blueprinted every aspect of the first phase of the operation.
