grid

/ɡrɪd/
noun
  1. A pattern of straight lines that cross each other to form squares, often used for organizing information or finding locations.
    • The crossword puzzle has a grid of white and black squares.
    • The city streets are laid out in a grid, making it easy to navigate.
    • She plotted the data points on a grid to see the pattern.
  2. A system of connected power lines that delivers electricity over a large area.
    • Engineers are working to make the national grid more reliable.
    • Solar panels can feed extra energy back into the grid.
    • The storm knocked out power to the entire electrical grid.
  3. A network of computers or other devices that work together.
    • The research team uses a computing grid to process huge amounts of data.
    • A grid of sensors monitors air quality across the city.
    • The smart grid connects home appliances to the internet for better efficiency.
  4. A starting line for a race, marked with positions for each competitor.
    • The grid was crowded with twenty race cars.
    • The cars lined up on the grid, waiting for the green light.
    • He qualified in second place on the starting grid.
verb
  1. To arrange or mark something in a pattern of squares or lines.
    • They gridded the map to make it easier to find specific areas.
    • The designer gridded the page to align the text and images.
    • The artist gridded the canvas before starting the mural.
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