spacing

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noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ 

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

spacing

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present participle of space entry 2

Synonyms of spacing

Noun

• distance
• width
• length

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

Noun

The spacing between characters should be even.

the spacing of the houses was a little tight

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Use wider spacing to highlight plants when used as an accent. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Optimal spacing The Hawks, on paper, have shooters up and down their roster. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

This is a testament to the keys' spacing and punchy actuation force—both make for a fast and comfortable typing experience. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Then again, if Kayla Thornton keeps shooting the leather off the ball, Golden State doesn’t really need Salaün’s spacing. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing spacing

• letter spacing

Rhymes for spacing

• basing
• bracing
• casing
• chasing
• facing
• gracing
• lacing
• lasing
• pacing
• placing
• racing
• tracing

Kids Definition

spacing

noun

spac·​ing

ˈspā-siŋ

1

: an arrangement in space

2

: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series