Definition

grayouts

noun
  1. Plural of grayout; temporary loss of vision or partial dimming of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, often experienced by pilots or astronauts during acceleration.
  2. Usage: technical; aviation/aerospace context
  3. Plural of grayout; instances of obscuring or reducing the visibility of text, images, or interface elements on a screen, typically to indicate disabled or inactive status.
  4. Usage: computing; user interface design

Examples

  • Fighter pilots train to manage grayouts during high-G maneuvers.
  • The astronaut reported experiencing grayouts as the spacecraft accelerated.
  • The software interface shows grayouts for menu options that are not currently available.
  • Repeated grayouts during the test flight prompted engineers to review the aircraft's design.
  • Users can distinguish active buttons from grayouts by their visual appearance on the screen.

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