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grid

noun

Definition

A network of electricity lines and equipment used to distribute power across a region.

In a sentence

Integrating renewable energy sources into the existing grid requires significant investment in storage technology.

Synonyms

power networkelectricity networknational grid

Common collocations

  • national grid
  • power grid
  • smart grid
  • connect to the grid

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