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 use of thick, heavy yarns and wide spacing further stabilizes the material. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025 The Peterson-Bidunga pick-and-roll should be elite, especially if the spacing is there. Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 Extend it to four seconds to ensure safe spacing in adverse conditions. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025 This reversible cover acts as a two-in-one—one side with large checks, and the other with smaller spacing. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 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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