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layout

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɫeɪˌaʊt// UK //lˈeɪaʊt// lay·out

n. the way that things are arranged or organized on a page, a screen, or in a room.

n. the internal arrangement or spatial organization of elements within a specific area, such as a printed page, a user interface, or a physical floor plan.


SIMPLE

I like the layout of this new website.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect changed the office layout to create more open space for the employees to collaborate.

COMPLEX

Efficient circuit board design requires a precise layout to minimize electrical interference and ensure the components fit within the compact casing.

Origin

Deverbal from lay out.

Usage

Often used with 'of' to describe the specific arrangement being discussed.

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