Background for blueprints

blueprints

/ˈbluˌprɪnts/ /ˈbluˌpɹɪnts/

Illustration blueprints - Image 1

noun

A type of paper-based reproduction process producing white-on-blue images, used primarily for technical and architecture's drawings, now largely replaced by other technologies.

Examples :

"The construction workers studied the blueprints to understand the building's design before starting the work. "

architecture technical technology building plan

Illustration blueprints - Image 1

noun

A print produced with this process.

Examples :

"The architect showed us the blueprints for the new school building. "

architecture technical plan building

Illustration blueprints - Image 1

Illustration blueprints - Image 2

noun

(by extension) A detailed technical drawing (now often in some electronically storable and transmissible form).

Examples :

"The architect showed us the blueprints of our new house, detailing the room sizes and wall positions. "

technical plan architecture building technology

Illustration blueprints - Image 1

Illustration blueprints - Image 2

noun

(by extension) Any detailed plan, whether literal or figurative.

Examples :

"The architect presented the blueprints for the new house, showing every detail of the design. "

plan architecture technical business structure

Illustration blueprints - Image 1

verb

To make a blueprint for.

Examples :

"The architect blueprinted the renovation plan once the client had signed off."

plan architecture building

Illustration blueprints - Image 1

Illustration blueprints - Image 2

verb

To make a detailed operational plan for.

Examples :

"They blueprinted every aspect of the first phase of the operation."

plan business organization