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
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The team seemed more comfortable with its spacing, creating more chances to get hands into passing lanes, but the overall effort left much to be desired for Meziane. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025 Adelman has relied on Russell Westbrook to close in Porter’s more anonymous games — including the first of this series — and the results have been mostly favorable despite complications with the spacing of Denver’s two-man game. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025 Another issue that has regularly presented itself for New York is the lack of discipline with its spacing. James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 There’s optimism the new additions will also help TCU execute at a higher level in the half court with all the new spacing. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 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 21 May. 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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