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Meaning of the word blueprint in English

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blueprint

US /ˈbluː.prɪnt/
UK /ˈbluː.prɪnt/
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Noun

1.

a design plan or other technical drawing

Example:
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The architect presented the blueprint for the new building.
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We need to review the blueprint before starting construction.
Synonym:
plandesigndrawingdiagramlayout
2.

something that acts as a plan, model, or guide for something else

Example:
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The company's success became a blueprint for other startups.
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His speech provided a clear blueprint for future policy.
Synonym:
modeltemplateframeworkmaster planstrategy

Verb

1.

to make a blueprint of something

Example:
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They will blueprint the entire factory layout next month.
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The engineers are working to blueprint the new bridge design.
Synonym:
designplandraftsketchmap out
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