Noun

Singular layout

Plural layouts

layout (plural layouts)

1. A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.
2. A plan for such arrangement.
3. The act of laying out something.
4. (publishing) The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information to fit within certain constraints.
5. (engineering) A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the position of roads, buildings or other constructions.

Related terms

• lay out

Layout may refer to:

• Page layout
  • Comprehensive layout
  • In computer software, a layout is the arrangement of the widgets in a graphical user interface (see Layout manager)
  • In computer graphics, a layout is another name for a scene (computer graphics) used to render 2D/3D graphics/animation

• Automobile layout
• Integrated circuit layout
• Keyboard layout
• Model railroad layout, model railroads are often referred to as layouts
• In computer programming language syntax, layout is an alternative name for the off-side rule
• In an industrial plant, the way facilities are placed according to a plant layout study
• Plant Design and Optimization Solutions integrate the optimization of the physical plant layout with the logistics featured by a Plant Simulation
• In gymnastics, a layout is a position in which the gymnast's body is completely stretched, toes pointed and legs straight. A layout in tumbling, vault or balance beam is a salto performed in this position. In some countries, layout saltos are referred to as 'straights.' (e.g., "he performed a double straight")
• In ultimate, a layout is an attempt to catch the flying disc involving a jump that results in a horizontal landing
• Layout duck hunting, a technique using a low profile, usually one-man, watercraft as a hiding place for the hunter to ambush approaching ducks.