grid
noun
- regular tessellation of a manifold or 2-D surface that divides it into a series of contiguous cells, which can then be assigned unique identifiers and used for spatial indexing purposes; regular division of a 2D surface
verb
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Pronunciation: /ɡɹɪd/
noun
- Acronym of gay-related immunodeficiency (“AIDS”).
“The cause of the disorder is unknown. Researchers call it A.I.D., for acquired immunodeficiency disease, or GRID, for gay-related immunodeficiency. It has been reported in 20 states and seven countries.”
verb
Etymology: Back-formation or clipping of griddle or gridiron.
- To mark with a grid.
- To assign a reference grid to.
- To enter in a grid.
“On the SAT, to answer a grid-in question, you grid in your answer by filling out the ovals.”