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

Instead, it’s best to focus on the updates from Davos about the buildout of AI infrastructure.

From Barron's

Huang said AI’s rollout still required more energy, land power and skilled workers, calling it “the single largest infrastructure buildout in human history.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Investment in that theme “remains grounded in real demand and productivity gains, not mere hype,” said Israel and Bajaj, who believe the AI buildout is only three years into a platform cycle that typically lasts 10-15 years.

From MarketWatch

Bank of America’s global research department estimates $1.2 trillion of AI-related capex by 2030 — three times the 2025 amount — but say buildout constraints create an opportunity.

From MarketWatch

Last year brought an acceleration in the company’s AI data-center buildout—and a plateau for the stock, as investors began to wonder about the payoff on all of the AI spending.

From Barron's