double-spaces; double-spaced; double-spacing
: to write or type (a paper, letter, etc.) so that each line of words is followed by a line without words
—often used as (be) double-spaced
All essays must be typed and double-spaced.
Be sure to double-space. It makes reading much easier.
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“Double-space.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/double-space. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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