blueprint

noun

blue·print | \ˈblü-ˌprint

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

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a blueprint for reforming the public school system an ambitious young man with a remarkably detailed blueprint for becoming a millionaire by the age of 25

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Like Virgil, Serena's tennis career has also provided a blueprint for young black girls to model their career off of, one that Serena believes can be applied to any young person looking to dominate any industry. — Amira Rasool, Teen Vogue, "Serena Williams and Virgil Abloh Collaborate on a New Nike 'Queen' Collection," 23 Aug. 2018 Meanwhile, Siegien also praised his older brother, Jan Siegien, for teaching him the importance of working hard and providing a blueprint to move on to the next level. — Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, "Brian Johnson, Frank Siegien prepare to lead Glenbrook North as seniors," 9 July 2018 The findings of the study can and should provide a blueprint for everyone – the public, the medical profession and government agencies – to achieve this vitally important money-saving and health-saving goal. — Jane E. Brody, charlotteobserver, "How to increase your chances of having a long, healthy life," 12 June 2018 In the weeks following the March and April vulnerability disclosures came independently released proof-of-concept exploits that provided a blueprint for malicious hackers to use. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "Three months later, a mass exploit of powerful Web servers continues," 7 June 2018 Tanki hints that these events will provide a blueprint as CMT moves more into the experiential space beyond Nashville starting next year. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, "CMT Expands Nashville Footprint With Summer of Music Festival," 4 June 2018 The findings of the study can and should provide a blueprint for everyone — the public, the medical profession and government agencies — to achieve this vitally important money-saving and health-saving goal. — New York Times, "How to Increase Your Chances of Having a Long, Healthy Life," 4 June 2018 Enyia and her five siblings were expected to pitch in, too: The candidate recalls staying up late to type her father’s book, a blueprint for Nigerian democracy. — Alexis Jones, Marie Claire, "Meet Amara Enyia, the Chicago Mayor Candidate People Can't Stop Talking About," 24 Oct. 2018 While Kearse gives us a blueprint for ethical consumption of the work of artists who cause such harm, Cleage suggests there can be none. — Danielle Jackson, Longreads, "On Mourning, Learning a More Sober Fandom, and Letting Go," 28 June 2018

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