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grid

 

[ ɡrɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

power generation

A grid is a network of transmission lines, substations, and transformers that deliver electricity from power plants to consumers.

Synonyms

network, system, web

Examples of usage

  • The electricity grid is crucial for distributing power across the country.
  • Without the grid, it would be challenging to supply electricity to homes and businesses.
Context #2 | Noun

structure

A grid can also refer to a framework of parallel or intersecting lines used as a guide for arranging items, such as in a spreadsheet or a city street plan.

Synonyms

framework, graticule, matrix

Examples of usage

  • The city was designed with a grid layout for easy navigation.
  • The spreadsheet cells are organized into rows and columns forming a grid.

Translations

Translations of the word "grid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grade

🇮🇳 ग्रिड

🇩🇪 Gitter

🇮🇩 jaring

🇺🇦 сітка

🇵🇱 siatka

🇯🇵 グリッド

🇫🇷 grille

🇪🇸 rejilla

🇹🇷 ızgara

🇰🇷 그리드

🇸🇦 شبكة

🇨🇿 mřížka

🇸🇰 mriežka

🇨🇳 网格

🇸🇮 mreža

🇮🇸 gagnagrind

🇰🇿 тор

🇬🇪 ქსელი

🇦🇿 şəbəkə

🇲🇽 rejilla

Etymology

The word 'grid' originated from the Middle English 'gride', which meant a grating or network of crossed bars. It has been used since the 14th century to describe various structures resembling a network or framework.

See also: gridlock, gridlocked.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,109 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.