layout

layout Definition

☆ lay·out (lā′o̵ut′)

noun

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

layout Synonyms

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

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.
alter: A wire run can be fitted onto the end and the layout altered to suit customer`s requirements.
optimize: How can soap films help to optimize road layout?
rearrange: Rearrange office layout so that desks and working areas receive maximum daylight, bearing in mind glare on VDUs.
simplify: In 1997 the census forms were revised to provide a simplified layout and better guidance.

Adjective modifier

interior: Above all, this airy interior design gives visitors a real sense of the stylish interior layout of the Scott.
internal: The garden should relate to the new internal layout of the house.
open-plan: The open-plan office layout and drop-in service means that inquiry ' traffic ' comes in and out all day long.
uncluttered: The materials are extensive and comprehensive and presented in a clear, uncluttered page layout.
typographical: Typographical Layout - The way in which the text of an advertisement is or will by set out in the media.
spatial: Sometimes there are no such similarities, for example, in texts about spatial layouts.

Modifies a noun

drawing: Here are a few assorted pictures to clarify any details not obvious from the layout drawing.
grid: The graphics are just as quick to update as the original, in fact the greens layout grid is much quicker, thank goodness.

Noun used with modifier

keyboard: Unlike many other computer qualifications, you do not have to learn typing skills nor keyboard layout.
grid: All components in a grid layout are given the same size.
seating: The wheelchair spaces are integrated into our seating layout so that a wheelchair user can sit with their family and friends.
page: Flexible layout control - site page layout can be changed at anytime.
two-column: Thanks in part to the two-column layout and intriguing balance between black, white and gray printing.
multi-column: I'm sure that CSS3, including the CSS3 module: Multi-column layout will have a happy ending.

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