1. Plural of grid; a pattern of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles.
2. Systems of wires, pipes, or cables that distribute electricity, water, or other resources across a region.
Usage: often used in technical or infrastructure contexts
3. Coordinate systems used in maps or charts to locate positions.
Usage: common in geography and navigation

Examples

• The city planner drew grids on the map to organize the new neighborhoods.
• Power grids deliver electricity from power plants to homes and businesses.
• The artist used grids to help transfer the design onto the canvas.
• Navigation systems rely on grids to pinpoint exact locations.
• The spreadsheet contains multiple grids of data organized by columns and rows.
• Water distribution grids ensure that clean water reaches every household.
• Students used grids to plot points on their graphs in math class.