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☆ lay·out (lā′o̵ut′)

noun

  1. the act or process of laying something out
  2. the manner in which anything is laid out; arrangement; specif., the plan or makeup of a newspaper, book page, advertisement, etc.
  3. the thing laid out
  4. the art or process of arranging type, illustrations, etc. in an advertisement, newspaper, etc.
  5. an outfit or set, as of tools
  6. Informal a residence, factory, etc., esp. when large and complex

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

layout Synonyms

layout

n.

arrangement, design, draft; see organization 2, plan 3, purpose 1.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

layout Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • workhouse: The location and layout of the workhouse can be seen on the 1913 map below.

Converse of object

  • customize: The document group feature lets you assign a specific layout to a selected customer with automatic handling of the customized layouts during document production.

Adjective modifier

  • interior: Above all, this airy interior design gives visitors a real sense of the stylish interior layout of the Scott.

Modifies a noun

  • drawing: Here are a few assorted pictures to clarify any details not obvious from the layout drawing.

Noun used with modifier

  • keyboard: Unlike many other computer qualifications, you do not have to learn typing skills nor keyboard layout.
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