layout

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the way that a building or a piece of land is organized.

n. the plan or topographical arrangement of a physical site, building, or interior space.

日本語:間取り※

“The layout of the apartment is great because the kitchen opens into the living room.”

“The factory layout was optimized to minimize the distance materials had to travel between the assembly line and the shipping bay.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Engineering Technical

n. a detailed drawing showing where parts of a machine or electronic chip go.

n. a technical specification of an integrated circuit or mechanical system showing the physical position of components.

日本語:レイアウト※

“The engineer checked the circuit layout for any possible errors before production.”

“The silicon layout required several iterations to resolve heat dissipation issues caused by the high density of transistors in the central processing unit.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical

n. a position where your body is completely straight and stretched out.

n. a body position in sports like gymnastics or diving where the legs are straight and the body is fully extended.

“The diver performed a perfect layout before entering the water.”

“The gymnast executed a double backflip in a layout position, maintaining perfect form until the landing.”