setouts

noun

plural of setout
as in layouts
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the setout of the stations at the polling place was a little confusing

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  1. layouts
  2. formats
  3. formations
Noun
  • Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • New formats and models Some companies in China are going further to upend entertainment.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Beverages tablets and vapes already offer experiences with little to no traditional cannabis odor, Pih points out, and even smokeable and vapeable formats are getting more discreet through better formulation.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of formats
Noun
  • The dramatic rock formations and suspension bridge make this one of the region’s most memorable walks.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • During the first three practices of training camp, Sadiq was used in a variety of formations and roles.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of formations
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“Setouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setouts. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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