Blueprint Meaning
/ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA type of paper-based reproduction process producing white-on-blue images by means of a photosensitive ferric compound, used primarily for technical and architecture's drawings, now largely replaced by other technologies.
nounA print produced with this process.
Sentence Examples
The spokesman explained the blueprint of the scheme to the press.
He gave me a blueprint.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The architect studied the detailed ____ before starting to build the house.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The architect showed us the ____ for the new office building city.
Word Origin & History
From blue + print. Introduced by Sir John Herschel in 1842.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Ain't got no blueprint, just a purpose and a wrecking ball!"
— 2018, Jhariah Clare, “City of Ashes”, in The Great Tale of How I Ruined it All:
"This demonstrated serious intent, and the result is a report that should be a blueprint for subsequent assessments when road schemes are being put forward."
— 2020 December 2, Christian Wolmar, “Wales offers us a glimpse of an integrated transport strategy”, in Rail, page 56:
"As a member of Black Sabbath, he helped draft the blueprints for heavy metal, but in conversation, he was always humble about his contributions to music."
— 2025 July 22, Kory Grow, “Ozzy Osbourne obituary: The Godfather of Heavy Metal who changed the world”, in Rolling Stone:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The architect studied the detailed ____ before starting to build the house.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The architect showed us the ____ for the new office building city.