layout

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noun

lay·​out ˈlā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce layout (audio)
1
: the plan or design or arrangement of something laid out: such as
b
: final arrangement of matter to be reproduced especially by printing
2
: the act or process of planning or laying out in detail
3
a
: something that is laid out
a model train layout
b
: land or structures or rooms used for a particular purpose
a cattle-ranching layout
also : place
c
: a set or outfit especially of tools

lay out

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verb

laid out; laying out; lays out

transitive verb

1
2
: spend
3
a
: to prepare (a corpse) for viewing
b
: to knock flat or unconscious
4
: to plan in detail
lay out a campaign
5
6
: to mark (work) for drilling, machining, or filing

Examples of layout in a Sentence

Noun The layout of the apartment was good, but the kitchen was too small. She designed the page layout for the new magazine. Verb he laid out big bucks for a new lawnmower that runs by itself the transatlantic balloonists laid out a backup plan in case of an emergency
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Noun
This includes redesigning the layout of several locations as well as streamlining its mobile order process. Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 To follow best practices in A/B testing, start with hypotheses about changes that might drive conversions, such as adjusting product page layouts or testing different headlines for Black Friday deals. John Readman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Freeman is also likely to be in Phase 3 of the three phases of treatment for low ankle sprains laid out by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on its websitelays out: Phase 1: Keep the ankle immobilized and use plenty of rest and ice to bring down the swelling. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The inventor of Bitcoin famously held on to 1.1 million coins — or 5% of the 21 million Bitcoins that will ever be mined, according to the protocols laid out in the white paper. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for layout 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of layout was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layout. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

layout

1 of 2 noun
lay·​out ˈlā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce layout (audio)
1
2
: something laid out
3
: a set or outfit especially of tools

lay out

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)lā-ˈau̇t
1
: plan entry 2 sense 1
lay out a campaign
2
: to arrange for display or for working on
lay out an exhibit
3

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