spacing

noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ How to pronounce spacing (audio)
1
a
: the act of providing with spaces or placing at intervals
b
: an arrangement in space
2
a
: a limited extent : space
b
: the distance between any two objects in a usually regularly arranged series

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

The spacing between characters should be even. the spacing of the houses was a little tight
Recent Examples on the Web When you’re done, carrots that develop wide, blocky roots should be spaced about 3 inches apart, while varieties with more slender roots do just fine with 2-inch spacing. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024 Plus, a size control bar adjusts the spacing between the columns. Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 June 2024 Illinois experienced several strong storms in February, at time of year in which they are certainly known to happen but the spacing was surprising, Gensini said. Elizabeth Weise, The Courier-Journal, 29 May 2024 Communicating sperm whales could stretch or shrink a coda while keeping the same rhythm (where rhythm describes the spacing between the clicks in a coda). Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for spacing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of spacing was in 1711

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Cite this Entry

“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

spacing

noun
spac·​ing
ˈspā-siŋ
1
: an arrangement in space
2
: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series

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