The blueprint
Example: Blueprint shows detailed plan for building construction
Definition
"The blueprint" is a detailed technical drawing or plan used in construction to guide the building process. It illustrates precise specifications, dimensions, and instructions necessary for constructing structures accurately and efficiently.
Etymology
"The blueprint" originated from the early photographic printing process that produced white lines on a blue background. This method was widely used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for copying architectural and engineering drawings, giving the term its name. Did you know that despite modern printing techniques, we still call detailed construction plans "blueprints" today?
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"The blueprint" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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