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.

"Before buying new furniture, they taped out the dimensions of the sofa on the living room floor."

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[Full Episode] Jeannie Re-enters the Dating Scene

The Real Daytime · 18:08

Check the tape out.

Star Wars fans celebrate May the 4th

CBS News · 1:52

and I just wore [laughter] that tape out.

Don Lemon Isn't Done Speaking Out

This is Gavin Newsom · 8:37

and then I sent started sending my tape out.

Don Lemon Isn't Done Speaking Out

This is Gavin Newsom · 9:35

And then finally uh I sent my tape out

NFL News Of The Day + Rosters Heading Into Rookie Minicamp | SNR Drive (May.8) | Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers · 65:17

to put the tape out there of, you know,

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