1. Plural of grayout; temporary loss of vision or partial dimming of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, often experienced by pilots or astronauts during acceleration.
Usage: technical; aviation/aerospace context
2. Plural of grayout; instances of obscuring or reducing the visibility of text, images, or interface elements on a screen, typically to indicate disabled or inactive status.
Usage: computing; user interface design

Examples

• Fighter pilots train to manage grayouts during high-G maneuvers.
• The astronaut reported experiencing grayouts as the spacecraft accelerated.
• The software interface shows grayouts for menu options that are not currently available.
• Repeated grayouts during the test flight prompted engineers to review the aircraft's design.
• Users can distinguish active buttons from grayouts by their visual appearance on the screen.