buildout

American  

[bild-aut] / 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

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Example Sentences

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buildout

“Chip demand has not disappeared,” Spindel said, adding that “near-term volatility” is arising as investors assess the timeline of the AI buildout.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Now investors are concerned about what the election results may mean for the artificial-intelligence buildout, Musk’s business empire and his companies’ merger prospects.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Copper has also been in high demand during the AI buildout because of the metal’s use in electrical wiring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Data centers are key to the artificial intelligence buildout but have angered communities across the United States.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Banks catering to the rich have benefited from the fortunes being minted by the country’s artificial-intelligence buildout.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

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