De blauwdruk
Example: De blauwdruk voor het nieuwe gebouw is eindelijk klaar.
Definition
"De blauwdruk" refers to the detailed technical plan or design, often a precise architectural or engineering drawing, used as a guide for constructing or creating something, such as a building or machine, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the final product.
Etymology
The term "de blauwdruk" originates from the Dutch words 'blauw' meaning blue and 'druk' meaning print. It refers to a historical process where white lines appeared on a blue background, used for copying technical drawings. Did you know this method was widely used before modern printing technologies?
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"De blauwdruk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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