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blueprinting

American  
[bloo-prin-ting] / ˈbluˌprɪn tɪŋ /

noun

Automotive Slang.

  1. the procedure of improving the performance of an engine by dismantling and then rebuilding the reciprocating parts so that they meet exact tolerances.

Etymology

Origin of blueprinting

1815–25, for literal sense; blueprint + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Herschel called the technique cyanotyping, but it is better known today as blueprinting.

From Scientific American • Mar. 29, 2021

For the coalition of local officials, businesses and nonprofits leading the way, the blueprinting of the city presents an intensely varied task.

From Forbes • May 19, 2015

Boss Engineer Luke Hobbs was also blueprinting the designs for a different type.

From Time Magazine Archive

That was successful, so he went to work blueprinting a new locomotive.

From Time Magazine Archive

There are hand-carved stages, fitment stages, 3D scanning to build plastic molds for fitment, blueprinting to build complete 3D high-compression steel molds, and then prototypes are made and tested with our team riders.

From Time Magazine Archive

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