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blueprint
noun blue·print \-ˌprint\
: a photographic print that shows how something (such as a building) will be made
: a detailed plan of how to do something
Full Definition of BLUEPRINT
1
: a photographic print in white on a bright blue ground or blue on a white ground used especially for copying maps, mechanical drawings, and architects' plans
2
: something resembling a blueprint (as in serving as a model or providing guidance); especially : a detailed plan or program of action <a blueprint for victory>
— blueprint transitive verb
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First Known Use of BLUEPRINT
1886
Related to BLUEPRINT
- Synonyms
- arrangement, plan, design, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, program, project, road map, scheme, strategy, system
Rhymes with BLUEPRINT
BLUEPRINT Defined for Kids
blueprint
noun blue·print \ˈblü-ˌprint\
Definition of BLUEPRINT for Kids
1
: a photographic print made with white lines on a blue background and showing how something will be made
2
: a detailed plan of something to be done
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