buildout

American  

[bild-out] / ˈbɪldˌaʊt /

noun

1. the act or process of development, construction, or expansion: The relatively quick buildout is facilitated by modular parts constructed off-site.

   The buildout of the industry will likely begin in areas that already have well-established infrastructure.

   The relatively quick buildout is facilitated by modular parts constructed off-site.

2. the execution or implementation of construction or development plans.

   Two days before the construction deadline the plan was already over budget and nowhere near ready for buildout.

3. the state of being fully or maximally developed.

   When the city is at buildout, emissions will rise by 20% from the current amount.

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Etymology

Origin of buildout

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of the verb phrase build out

Example Sentences

At the time, Muse thought that Groq’s newfound presence within Nvidia would “enable even greater share of the inference market, particularly for the next leg of the AI infrastructure buildout — real-time workloads like robotics and autonomy.”

From MarketWatch

Demand for the company’s cabling and fiber is surging amid the country’s unprecedented data-center buildout.

From Barron's

Despite strong results and the accelerating 2026 AI data-center buildout—of which Nvidia remains the primary beneficiary—the stock has been stuck in the mud for months.

From Barron's

Demand for the company’s cabling and fiber is surging amid the country’s unprecedented data-center buildout.

From Barron's

Meantime, China is relying on coal to power its AI buildout.

From The Wall Street Journal