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Spacing

Verb / ˈspeɪsɪŋ / Another word for spacing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Spacing refers to the amount of distance between two or more objects or points.

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Common collocations

  • line spacing
  • word spacing
  • letter spacing
  • adjust spacing
  • increase spacing
  • reduce spacing
  • adequate spacing
  • visual spacing

Word family

noun spacing
verb space
adjective spaced
adverb spaced

Usage note

Spacing refers to the distance between things. It can be used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as the spacing between words on a page or the spacing between ideas in an argument.

Example sentences

  1. The spacing between the trees is important for their growth.
  2. Please make sure you are spacing out your studying to avoid burnout.
  3. The spacing on this paper is too wide.
  4. The spacing of the letters on this sign is too close together.
  5. The spacing between the cars on the highway is important for safety.

Quotes

  • The secret of life is to have a task, something you devote your entire life to, something you bring everything to, every minute of the day for your whole life. And the most important thing is, it must be something you cannot possibly do. -Henry Moore
  • Everything is sculpture. Any material, any idea without hindrance born into space, I consider sculpture. -Isamu Noguchi
  • Space is the breath of art. -Frank Lloyd Wright

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