noun
Uncommon
spacing
SPAY-sihng
Spacing (noun) means the amount of space left between objects, letters, or lines. Example: “The teacher asked for double spacing between the lines of the essay.”
noun
1
The amount of space left between objects, letters, or lines.
"The teacher asked for double spacing between the lines of the essay."
"Even spacing between the fence posts made the job look neat."
2
The act of arranging things with gaps between them.
"The gardener focused on careful spacing when planting the seedlings."
How to use spacing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow far apart things are placed, or the act of placing them that way.
Common pairings
line spacing
even spacing
letter spacing
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The teacher asked for double _____ between the lines of the essay.
Synonyms
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spatial arrangement
Rhymes for spacing
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What does “spacing” mean?
The word “spacing” means the amount of space left between objects, letters, or lines. In plain terms, how far apart things are placed, or the act of placing them that way.
How do you pronounce “spacing”?
“Spacing” is pronounced SPAY-sihng (/ˈspeɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spacing” in a sentence?
Here is “spacing” used in a sentence: “The teacher asked for double spacing between the lines of the essay.”
What part of speech is “spacing”?
“Spacing” is a noun.
Is “spacing” a common word?
“Spacing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spacing” have?
“Spacing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the amount of space left between objects, letters, or lines.
