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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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Additionally, without a fully healthy Karter Knox, the Razorbacks’ spacing was an abomination, as Michigan State sold out to pack the paint without any recourse. Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025 Use wider spacing when plants are used as an accent. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025 Move tree to tree with spacing between yourselves. Carolyn Forché, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025 Proper spacing then allows that driving player to either finish at the basket or kick out to the perimeter until there’s a clean look, with all five players constantly in motion during the possession. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 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 27 Nov. 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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