tape out
To use tape to show the shape or size of something on the floor or a surface, or (in tech) to finish designing a computer chip.
Meanings
To mark the shape, dimensions, or position of something on a surface using tape.
"Before buying new furniture, they taped out the dimensions of the sofa on the living room floor."
(Semiconductor/Electronics technical) To finalise a chip or circuit design and submit it to a manufacturer for production.
"The engineering team celebrated after they taped out their first processor design."
In everyday contexts, commonly used in construction, interior design, or theatre to mark where something should be placed. In the semiconductor industry, 'tape out' is a major milestone where the chip design is finalised and sent to a manufacturer. The technical meaning is jargon.
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