buildout

[ bild-out ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the act or process of development, construction, or expansion: The relatively quick buildout is facilitated by modular parts constructed off-site.
The buildout of the industry will likely begin in areas that already have well-established infrastructure.
The relatively quick buildout is facilitated by modular parts constructed off-site.
the execution or implementation of construction or development plans:
Two days before the construction deadline the plan was already over budget and nowhere near ready for buildout.
the state of being fully or maximally developed:
When the city is at buildout, emissions will rise by 20% from the current amount.

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of the verb phrase build out

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