# layout

Pronunciation: US say "LAY-owt" /ˈleɪ.aʊt/; UK

## Noun

1. The way the parts of something are planned and set out within a given space or set of limits.
   - Simple: The way items are placed and arranged inside a set space.
   - _The museum's new layout guides visitors through the exhibits in order._
   - _Designers tested several seating layouts before the conference._
2. A plan for a structured arrangement of items within a given space.
   - Simple: A plan that shows how things will be arranged in a space.
   - _The team approved the layout before construction began._
   - _She sketched several layouts for the new office floor._
3. The act of arranging or setting something out in an ordered way.
   - Simple: The job of placing and arranging things in order.
   - _The layout of the exhibition required careful measurement of each gallery._
   - _Volunteers handled the layout of the tables for the banquet._
4. The work of arranging articles, advertisements, graphics, and other material into a finished page design.
   - Simple: The work of arranging text, pictures, and ads on a page.
   - _The editor sent the article back for a cleaner layout._
   - _Newspaper layouts changed dramatically with the move to digital printing._
5. A site map or plan for a construction project, marking the positions of roads, buildings, and other structures.
   - Simple: A drawing of a building site that shows where roads and buildings will go.
   - _Engineers revised the site layout after the soil survey._
   - _The layout marked every utility line running beneath the lot._
6. The customizable features of a user's profile, such as profile picture, screen name, and bio, taken together.
   - Simple: All the parts of an online profile that you can change, like your picture and name.
   - _He refreshed his layout, swapping the avatar and rewriting his bio._
   - _Many users tweak their layouts whenever the platform adds new options._
7. A specification of an integrated circuit showing where the physical components that implement the schematic will sit in silicon.
   - Simple: A plan that shows where each part of a computer chip will sit.
   - _The team optimized the layout to reduce signal delay across the chip._
   - _Verification tools compare the layout against the original schematic._
8. A fully stretched-out body position, with the toes pointed and the legs held straight.
   - Simple: A body position where you are fully stretched out, with straight legs and pointed toes.
   - _The gymnast completed her dismount in a flawless layout._
   - _Judges deduct points when the legs bend during a layout._

## Origin

Formed from the verb phrase "lay out."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/layout (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).