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дистанция — meaning in English

distantsiya

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English meaning

  • distance noun The amount of space between two points or places.
  • headway noun Progress made toward completing something.

Senses

дистанция is used for these senses in English:

  • distance (military) The amount of space between soldiers or cavalry riders marching or standing in a rank; also, the amount of space between such ranks.
  • headway (countable, transport) The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.
  • personal space The physical space closely surrounding a person, which can lead to discomfort, anger or anxiety if encroached on.

distance — full definition

  1. noun The amount of space between two points or places.
  2. noun A lack of closeness or warmth between people; emotional separation.
  3. verb To keep oneself apart from someone or something, especially to avoid association with it.

headway — full definition

  1. noun Progress made toward completing something.
  2. noun The time or distance gap between vehicles, such as buses or trains, running the same route.
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