grid

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Grid' is a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines that intersect to form squares or rectangles. It helps keep things neat, which is useful in design, planning or problem-solving.

Examples in Different Contexts

In urban planning, the 'grid' system for streets can improve traffic flow. An urban planner might argue, 'A grid-based city layout can facilitate quicker emergency responses and easier navigation.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The website needs to function well on multiple devices, from large desktop monitors to small phone screens. We need to consider flexibility in our design layout.

Response:

Implementing a grid system would ensure our content remains responsive and adaptable to different screen sizes.

Business

Scenario:

We've been receiving feedback about slow pick-up times in the warehouse. We should find ways to speed up access to items.

Response:

Introducing a grid-based system in the warehouse could organize our stock and potentially reduce retrieval times.