spacing

noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ How to pronounce spacing (audio)
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

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

The spacing between characters should be even. the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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The 26-year-old grew up and entered the league with an approach, using the spacing between his plant foot and the ball, that produced a soft draw. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 27 July 2025 Use the ruler tools to aid your composition and mark the spacing between the images. Josh Dury, Space.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Consider the mature size of plants and provide sufficient spacing. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025 To use, simply stake them into the ground, adjusting the spacing to your preference. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for spacing

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of spacing was in 1711

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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

spacing

noun
spac·​ing
ˈspā-siŋ
1
: an arrangement in space
2
: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series

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