grid

Meanings

• noun

  A rectangular framework of interconnected points or lines on which objects or information can be located, arranged, or coordinated.

  - "The city's grid system made navigating the streets easy."
  - "The graph's x and y axes form a grid."
  - "The photograph was taken using a grid to ensure proper composition."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grid
fide , tide , side , ride

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Variants

List of all variants of grid that leads to same result
grid , grids , off the grid , off-grid , off-the-grid , cattle grid , micro-grid , micro-grids , microgrid , microgrids

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'gridle,' meaning a border or enclosure.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grid' is also used in various contexts, such as in the context of television broadcasting (where it refers to the arrangement of channels) and in computing (where it refers to a memory management technique).

2. The concept of a grid has been used in various cultures throughout history, from the ancient Romans' use of a grid for city planning to the use of grids in traditional African textiles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cartesian coordinate system: A mathematical system for representing points in two or three dimensions using a grid of perpendicular lines.

2. Graph: A visual representation of data, typically using a grid of points or lines to represent relationships between variables.

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Culture

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Grids have been used in various aspects of culture, such as in art (e.g., grid paintings by Agnes Martin and Mondrian), architecture (e.g., city planning), and mathematics (e.g., Cartesian coordinate systems).

How to Memorize "grid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, rectangular checkerboard.
   - Visualize a graph with x and y axes intersecting at right angles.
   - Picture a city map with a grid of streets and avenues.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grid' with the concept of organization or structure.
   - Think of a chessboard when you hear the word 'grid'.
   - Remember that grids are used to help coordinate and locate things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a large, rectangular grid.
   - Use the acronym 'G-R-I-D' to remember the definition: 'Grid: A Rectangular Interconnected Design'.
   - Think of the word 'grid' as being related to the word 'girdle' (a border or enclosure).

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