Grid

/ɡrɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other; a grating.

The artist used a grid to help her draw the portrait accurately.

A network of electrical lines that distribute power.

The city updated its power grid to improve efficiency and reduce outages.

A system for organizing data in rows and columns, typically on a computer or in spreadsheets.

She entered the data into a grid format to make it easier to analyze.

A gridiron; a cooking surface with parallel bars.

He cooked the steaks on the barbecue grid until they were perfectly charred.

A pattern of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines.

The designer laid out the city plan using a grid system to ensure even spacing of the buildings.

verb

To map out or plan in a grid format.

We need to grid the entire area before starting the archaeological excavation.

The word 'grid' originates from the early 20th century, deriving from the Latin word 'gratia,' meaning a network or lattice.

off the grid

Living without reliance on public utilities.

grid lock

A situation in which traffic becomes unable to move due to congestion.

gridiron

A term used in American football, referring to the field layout.

lattice

A structure made of strips of wood or metal crossed at regular intervals.

matrix

An environment or material in which something develops or is contained.

network

A group or system of interconnected people or things.

To be in a complicated situation or mess.

After the party, his room was completely grid.

To connect to the internet or power supply.

I need to grid up my laptop before the meeting.