buildout
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
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the state of being fully or maximally developed.
When the city is at buildout, emissions will rise by 20% from the current amount.
Etymology
Origin of buildout
First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of the verb phrase build out
Example Sentences
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The global infrastructure buildout is an opportunity to create more resilient and sustainable structures that can adapt to climate change, point out several advisors.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
In a news release Tuesday, Apollo described the collaboration as a new model for accelerating the AI buildout, pairing a chip maker with long-term private capital.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The AI buildout is printing money for chip makers and other suppliers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
SK Hynix on Monday separately struck a multiyear technology agreement with Nvidia to advance next-generation memory chips for the global AI infrastructure buildout and accelerate semiconductor design and manufacturing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The AI buildout is splitting the technology sector rather than lifting all of it.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
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