De blauwdruk
Example: De architect gebruikte de blauwdruk om het huis te bouwen.
Definition
"De blauwdruk" is a detailed plan or technical drawing used in construction and architecture to guide the building of a structure. It provides precise specifications and measurements necessary for accurately creating the intended design, as seen when an architect uses it to build a house.
Etymology
The term "de blauwdruk" originates from the early photographic process called blueprinting, where white lines appeared on a blue background to reproduce architectural and engineering plans. This method became synonymous with detailed design plans, and the term stuck even after modern printing techniques replaced the old process.
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"De blauwdruk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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