layout

noun, verb — 9 senses

layout

noun

/ˈleɪ.aʊt/

Etymology Deverbal from lay out.

8 senses
  1. 1A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.
  2. 2A plan for such arrangement.
  3. 3The act of laying out something.
  4. 4The process of arranging editorial content, advertising…
  5. 5A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the…
  6. 6A specification of an integrated circuit showing the…
  7. 7The customizable features of a user's profile (such as…
  8. 8A fully stretched out position of the body, with toes…
1

A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.

  • The garden’s layout was designed for easy access to all plants.
2

A plan for such arrangement.

  • The architect presented the building’s floor layout.
  • The magazine changed its page layout to look more modern.
1 more example
  • He admired the efficient layout of the new website.
3

The act of laying out something.

4

Media, Publishing The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information.

  • The magazine changed its page layout to look more modern.
5

Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the position of roads, buildings or other constructions.

6

Business, Electrical engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A specification of an integrated circuit showing the position of the physical components that will implement the schematic in silicon.

7

Internet The customizable features of a user's profile (such as profile picture, screen name, and bio) collectively.

  • He admired the efficient layout of the new website.
8

Gymnastics, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A fully stretched out position of the body, with toes pointed and legs straight.

Derived terms
keyboard layout, layouting, masonry layout, multilayout, sublayout, waterfall layout
Related terms
buildout, loadout, setup

layout

verb

Etymology Deverbal from lay out.

1

Philippines to layout (plan for an arrangement)

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