spacing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the amount of empty space left between two or more things.
the physical distance or interval between objects, people, or points.
Simple“The gardener checked the spacing between the trees to make sure they had room to grow.”
In context“Proper spacing between the structural columns is essential to ensure the weight of the roof is distributed evenly across the foundation.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the gaps between letters, words, or lines of text on a page.
the arrangement of typographical elements, specifically the vertical or horizontal intervals between characters and lines.
Simple“Please use double spacing for your essay so I have room to write comments.”
In context“The designer adjusted the character spacing to improve the readability of the headline on the mobile version of the site.”
UsageOften used with modifiers like 'double', 'single', or 'line'.
- 03 C1 Advanced
the action of putting spaces between things.
the deliberate act or process of distributing items at specific intervals.
Simple“The careful spacing of the houses allows every resident to have a private garden.”
In context“Strategic spacing of urban parks can significantly reduce the heat island effect in densely populated metropolitan areas.”
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