spacing

noun

spac·ing | \ ˈspā-siŋ

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Definition of spacing

1a : the act of providing with spaces or placing at intervals

b : an arrangement in space

2a : a limited extent : space

b : the distance between any two objects in a usually regularly arranged series

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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 Stewart eventually spending time at power forward to take advantage of his floor-spacing. — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, "Why Detroit Pistons' Isaiah Stewart is a mix of Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace," 17 Apr. 2021 Morris has thrived, shooting 48.8% on 6.2 three-pointers per game and 51% overall, with Batum theorizing that Morris has benefited from the same spacing that comes when playing off of George and Leonard. — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, "Why the Clippers’ lineup change helped Marcus Morris thrive," 12 Apr. 2021 Then there is the floor spacing of Robinson, including his 4 of 9 on 3-pointers Monday at Madison Square Garden, and bench boost of Herro, with his 18 points in reserve in New York. — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, "Winderman: For Heat’s Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro, it’s about keeping the faith | Commentary," 30 Mar. 2021 And if guards Celeste Taylor, Joanne Allen-Taylor and Kyra Lambert can continue their spacing and distributing, Texas will be in solid position to advance to the second round for the first time since 2018. — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Texas readies for NCAA Tournament first-round battle with Bradley," 21 Mar. 2021 Clifford also wants to see his team improve its spacing when Detroit sends a double team at Nikola Vucevic, who scored 37 points on Sunday. — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, "Magic set up current surge with grind-it-out mentality during West Coast trip," 23 Feb. 2021 It's predicated on spacing and patience from the playbook of the late coach Rick Majerus. — Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, "NCAA Tournament upsets still in store? Here's five bold predictions for the Sweet 16 of March Madness," 24 Mar. 2021 The Pistons as a whole didn’t shoot well on Friday, and spacing could be an issue this season as the roster lacks knockdown shooters. — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, "Rookie Saddiq Bey was a 'big-time bright spot' during the Detroit Pistons' preseason opener," 13 Dec. 2020 Gruber said spacing is not an issue at the original Kenny & Ziggy’s location at 2327 Post Oak Blvd. — Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "Kenny & Ziggy's in West University has permanently closed," 21 Oct. 2020

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20 Apr 2021

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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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spacing

noun

English Language Learners Definition of spacing

: the amount of space between letters, words, or lines on a printed page

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