The grid
Example: Grid distributes electrical power across connected network systems
Definition
"The grid" in engineering refers to a network of interconnected electrical power sources and distribution lines that deliver electricity from producers to consumers efficiently and reliably across a wide area.
Etymology
The term "the grid" originates from the visual resemblance of early electrical and utility distribution maps to a grid pattern, like a checkerboard or graph paper. This word captures the organized and interconnected layout of power lines and infrastructure.
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"The grid" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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