plural blueprints
1
: a photographic print that shows how something (such as a building) will be made
Note: Blueprints are often sheets of blue paper with white lines on them.
—often used figurativelyEach cell contains the organism's genetic blueprint.
2
: a detailed plan of how to do something
a blueprint for success
a blueprint for reforming the public school system
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/blueprint. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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