blueprint

6 definitions • 6 examples

a photographic copy of an early plan for a building or machine

an early plan or design that explains how something might be achieved:

their blueprint for economic reform

a plan for a building or machine, printed with white lines on a blue background

a complete plan that explains how to do or develop something:

The report provided a blueprint for relieving the county’s crowded jail facilities.

a plan that describes how to do or achieve something in the future:

blueprint for sth the health ministry's latest blueprint for pension reform

establish/draw up/draft a blueprint Establishing the right blueprint is a challenge unique to each organization.

provide a blueprint The rules provide a vital blueprint for what the state may look like for years to come.

a copy of a technical drawing that shows white lines on a blue background and is used especially in the building industry:

A blueprint has been drawn up for a massive new retail and leisure complex.