layout

American  

[ley-out] / ˈleɪˌaʊt /

noun

1. an arrangement or plan.

   We objected to the layout of the house.

2. the act of laying or spreading out.

3. a plan or sketch, as of an advertisement or a page of a newspaper or magazine, indicating the arrangement and relationship of the parts, as of type and artwork.

4. (in advertising, publishing, etc.) the technique, process, or occupation of making layouts.

5. Journalism. spread.

6. Informal. a place, as of residence or business, and the features that go with it; a setup.

   a fancy layout with a swimming pool and a tennis court.

7. Informal. a display or spread, as of dishes at a meal.

8. a collection or set of tools, implements, or the like.

9. Cards. an arrangement of cards dealt according to a given pattern, as in solitaire.

10. Diving, Gymnastics. a body position in which one is fully extended and arched backward, with the legs together and straight, the head thrown back, and the arms extended sideways.

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Etymology

Origin of layout

1840–50, noun use of verb phrase lay out

Example Sentences

Companies such as Nvidia have introduced tools for manufacturers to create “digital twins” that mirror live factories or warehouses, to plan layouts and flag anomalies — both before building and after deployment.

From Los Angeles Times

The retooled seat layouts are compressing the standard economy section and giving airlines a tiered system for collecting revenue that can adapt to different consumer behaviors, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Louisa’s flat is on the third floor, a railroad layout whose inhabitants have done what they can.

From Literature

They then teamed up with Canadian architect and designer Ferris Rafauli, who conceived everything from the structural layout to the interiors and the landscaping, according to information shared with Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch

Tokyo is "one of the world's most challenging markets" for robotaxis due to its "dense traffic patterns, complex road layouts and high safety standards", they added.

From Barron's

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