blanks
n. plural-only B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɫæŋks// UK //blˈæŋks// blanks
n. empty spaces on a form or in a document that you need to fill in with information. They can also be the small gaps in your memory when you forget something suddenly.
n. empty spaces in a document or on a form intended for the insertion of information. Also refers to lapses in memory or cartridges containing gunpowder but no projectile.
Please fill in the blanks on this application form.
The witness had several blanks in her memory regarding the events that took place after the accident.
The questionnaire was returned with several blanks, suggesting that the respondents were either confused by the phrasing or unwilling to disclose sensitive personal data.
Usage
Often used in the plural form when referring to multiple empty spaces or memory lapses.