grid

/grɪd/ noun

Definition

› [C] a system of wires for supplying electricity across a large region, country, etc.: The national grid is one of the world's largest utilities.

› [U] IT grid computing

› [C] a pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares: A grid system is the foundation of any solid design. Find the co-ordinates and grid reference for any location by simply right-clicking on our map.

(Definition of grid noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)