1
a
: a framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips
b
: a window, door, or gate having a lattice
c
: a network or design resembling a lattice
2
: a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space
specifically
: the arrangement of atoms in a crystal
3
: a mathematical set that has some elements ordered and that is such that for any two elements there exists a greatest element in the subset of all elements less than or equal to both and a least element in the subset of all elements greater than or equal to both
lattice
transitive verb
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The upper half was a delicate lattice mesh sleeve that featured subtle, sparkling detail throughout.
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Nick Hall, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
Their copilot model forms career lattices that expand both the professional depth and breadth and get multiple brains on client projects for lower rates.
—Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Leaders often focus on the career ladder over the career lattice.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Even the timber for the lattice ceiling was sustainably sourced within 300 miles of the airport, in partnership with four of the region's Indigenous tribes.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nick Hall, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
Their copilot model forms career lattices that expand both the professional depth and breadth and get multiple brains on client projects for lower rates.
—Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Leaders often focus on the career ladder over the career lattice.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Even the timber for the lattice ceiling was sustainably sourced within 300 miles of the airport, in partnership with four of the region's Indigenous tribes.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2024
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lattice
noun
lat·tice
ˈlat-əs 
: a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space: as
a
: the geometrical arrangement of atoms in a crystal
called also space lattice
b
: a geometrical arrangement of fissionable material in a nuclear reactor
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