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layout

noun
USLAY-owt/ˈleɪ.aʊt/

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8 meanings of layout

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    The way items are placed and arranged inside a set space.

    Like setting a table, where each plate, fork, and cup has its own spot.

    The store changed its layout to make shopping easier.

    I like the layout of this new kitchen.

    Similararrangement, configuration, design, plan

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  2. 2
    nouncountable
    A plan that shows how things will be arranged in a space.

    We drew a layout before moving the furniture in.

    The architect showed us the layout for the garden.

    Similarplan, design, blueprint

  3. 3
    noununcountable
    The job of placing and arranging things in order.

    The layout of the new park took several weeks.

    Workers finished the layout of the booths before the fair.

    Similararrangement, setup, placement

  4. 4
    nouncountable or uncountable
    The work of arranging text, pictures, and ads on a page.

    She studied layout at a school for graphic designers.

    The magazine's layout puts photos next to each story.

    Similardesign, format

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  5. 5
    nouncountable
    A drawing of a building site that shows where roads and buildings will go.

    The builders followed the layout to place each house.

    Our layout shows where the new road will cross the river.

    Similarplan, map

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  6. 6
    nouncountable
    All the parts of an online profile that you can change, like your picture and name.

    She updated her profile layout with a new photo and bio.

    I love your new layout, especially the cat picture and the funny bio.

    Similarprofile

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  7. 7
    nouncountable
    A plan that shows where each part of a computer chip will sit.

    The engineer checked the chip layout for errors before printing.

    A small mistake in the layout can ruin the whole chip.

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  8. 8
    nouncountable
    A body position where you are fully stretched out, with straight legs and pointed toes.

    Like lying flat and stiff as a board.

    She finished the flip in a perfect layout.

    The coach taught us to hold a tight layout on the mat.

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Origin

This word comes from the phrase "lay out."