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spacing

noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ How to pronounce spacing (audio)
Synonyms of spacingnext
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
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Because of the tight spacing, the constellation would need to respond as a single entity. Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025 The spacing is such that when an individual bacterium lands on the coating, the nanotips pierce its protective outer membrane. New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2025 Instead, the Heat’s uptempo offense is built around elite spacing and players being able to win 1-on-1 battles off the dribble. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025 Minimize disease problems by maintaining good air circulation around plants through proper plant spacing. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacing

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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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacing. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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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