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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Examples of blueprint in a Sentence

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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They were tasked with designing a blueprint to develop the state’s next generation of recycling infrastructure while doubling Michigan’s recycling rate to 30% by 2025 — and ultimately reaching 45% annually. — Egle, Detroit Free Press, "Confused about recycling? Talk to the Recycling Raccoon Squad," 12 July 2019 Essentially, Perfect Day gives microflora — a specific type of fungi — a blueprint through biotechnology that allows it to ferment sugar and create whey and casein. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Area company releases ice cream made with real dairy but no cows, at $20 a pint," 11 July 2019 According to blueprints obtained by the Akron Beacon Journal, a $100 million redevelopment will transform the former mall property on Romig Road into an Amazon fulfillment center expected to employ 1,000 workers and park 303 semi-trucks. — Robin Goist, cleveland.com, "Akron City Council approves $19 million in public works projects," 9 July 2019 One nation, one grid: The government will this year make available blueprints for water grids, gas grids, and regional airports across the country. — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "Key takeaways from the first annual budget of Modi 2.0," 4 July 2019 However, the paper is only a set of recommendations at this point, and not a blueprint for legislation. — James Vincent, The Verge, "EU should ban AI-powered citizen scoring and mass surveillance, say experts," 26 June 2019 City officials are developing a new planning blueprint for the area because of the recent closure of the 76-acre De Anza Cove mobile home park. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego approves Campland lease extension, larger footprint," 25 June 2019 Florida’s legislature authorized a blueprint this spring with a strong endorsement from Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. — Kaiser Health News, oregonlive.com, "These 3 states plan to import prescription medications from Canada; will more follow?," 29 June 2019 Fact check: Probably true, but that's only part of the equation for a family, and Sanders has not released a blueprint showing how his plan will be financed. — CBS News, "Fact check: The first Democratic primary debate, Day 2," 28 June 2019

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