spacing

noun

spac·​ing ˈspā-siŋ 

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

Synonyms

• distance
• lead
• length
• remove
• spread
• stretch
• way

Examples of spacing in a Sentence

The spacing between characters should be even.

the spacing of the houses was a little tight

Recent Examples on the Web

Multiple runs by the system’s track-geometry cars — specialized work trains that use a suite of cameras and measuring devices to check the spacing and alignment of the rails — have yet to turn up anything definitive. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025

But the spacing and play of Reid just makes more sense with the starters. —Zach Harper, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025

Other standards that made their way into the code strengthen soffits for heavier wind loads, specify thickness of wood structural panels and dictate the size and spacing of ring shank nails used to attach roof decks, the website says. —Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025

Each bank reportedly owned a particular colorway or fabric, while the thickness and spacing of the stripes themselves delineated a person’s rank within the company. —Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing spacing

• letter spacing

Kids Definition

spacing

noun

spac·​ing

ˈspā-siŋ

1

: an arrangement in space

2

: the distance between any two objects in an arranged series