blueprint
word
Definition
A detailed technical drawing or plan, often for buildings or machines. Also used to mean a detailed plan for achieving something.
Usage & Nuances
Specific term in architecture and engineering, but often used figuratively for step-by-step plans (e.g., 'blueprint for success'). Usually countable ('a blueprint'). Not used for casual sketches.
Spanish: plano - diseño (técnico) - plan maestroPortuguese (BR): planta - projeto (arquitetura) - plano-guiaPortuguese (PT): planta - projeto (arquitetura) - plano-guiaChinese (Simplified): 蓝图Chinese (Traditional): 藍圖Hindi: ब्लूप्रिंट - प्रारूप (योजना)Arabic: مخطط - خطة تفصيليةBengali: ব্লুপ্রিন্ট - পরিকল্পনার খসড়াRussian: чертёж - план действийJapanese: 設計図 - 青写真Vietnamese: bản thiết kế - kế hoạch chi tiếtKorean: 청사진 - 설계도Turkish: plan - taslak - projeUrdu: نقشہ - خاکہIndonesian: cetak biru - rencana terperinci
Example Sentences
We need a blueprint before we start building.
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The engineers followed the blueprint carefully.
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His business plan was the perfect blueprint for opening a café.
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We’re looking for a blueprint to improve our team’s communication.
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There’s no blueprint for raising kids—everyone does it differently.
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The architect showed us the blueprint of the new school.
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