CEFR B2

grid

noun

Meaning

A network of horizontal and vertical lines that form squares, used for locating points or for organizing information.

Examples

The map showed a grid of streets in the old town.
We used a grid system to divide the land into plots.

Synonyms: network, lattice, mesh, framework

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grid (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡrɪd/

Definition

A network of horizontal and vertical lines that form squares, used for locating points or for organizing information.

Examples

The map showed a grid of streets in the old town.
We used a grid system to divide the land into plots.
The spreadsheet displayed data in a clear grid format.

How to Use grid

on the grid (prepositional phrase): Connected to or part of a larger system, especially an electrical or computer network. — "Once the solar panels were installed, our house was back on the grid."
off the grid (prepositional phrase): Not connected to a public utility network, especially electricity; living self-sufficiently. — "They decided to live off the grid to reduce their environmental impact."
grid system (collocation): A method of organizing or locating things using a grid pattern. — "The city was designed using a simple grid system for easy navigation."

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