Word
spacing
Phoneticsspac·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspeɪsɪŋ/
UK/spˈeɪsɪŋ/
Definitions
01distance between objects
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the amount of empty space left between two or more things.
n. the physical distance or interval between objects, people, or points.
“The gardener checked the spacing between the trees to make sure they had room to grow.”
“Proper spacing between the structural columns is essential to ensure the weight of the roof is distributed evenly across the foundation.”
02typography and layout
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the gaps between letters, words, or lines of text on a page.
n. the arrangement of typographical elements, specifically the vertical or horizontal intervals between characters and lines.
“Please use double spacing for your essay so I have room to write comments.”
“The designer adjusted the character spacing to improve the readability of the headline on the mobile version of the site.”
Usage
Often used with modifiers like 'double', 'single', or 'line'.
03the act of creating gaps
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the action of putting spaces between things.
n. the deliberate act or process of distributing items at specific intervals.
“The careful spacing of the houses allows every resident to have a private garden.”
“Strategic spacing of urban parks can significantly reduce the heat island effect in densely populated metropolitan areas.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“The key spacing and keycap size are close to those of a MacBook’s keyboard.” “Rather than focus on the spacing of two letters, try looking at three or more.” “I then corrected for punctuation, spacing and other technical tweaks to the text (nothing that changes its meaning).” “It is clear to me that this extra spacing makes for better and smoother typographic communication.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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