putout

Putout is a term that can refer to several different concepts, depending on the context. It stems from the verb phrase “to put out,” which can mean to extinguish a fire, to publish or release something, or to cause someone trouble. As a standalone word, putout is used in various domains as a noun or name.

In baseball, a putout is a defensive statistic awarded to a fielder who records an out by making a play that results in an out, such as catching a fly ball, tagging a runner, or throwing a runner out at a base. Putouts are recorded for several positions and are tracked alongside assists and putout shares as key elements of fielding performance.

In software, Putout refers to an open-source JavaScript code transformation tool. It is designed to automate code changes through pluggable transformations, operating on the abstract syntax tree and supporting a plugin ecosystem to perform refactoring and modernization tasks. Putout is used to enforce consistency, migrate legacy patterns, and streamline code maintenance across projects.

As a phrase, to put out can also mean to extinguish a fire, to publish or release something, or to cause inconvenience or irritation to someone, depending on usage and tone. The meaning of putout thus varies with context, ranging from technical terms in sports and software to everyday expressions in language.