letterspace

[ let-er-speys ]

/ ˈlɛt ərˌspeɪs /

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verb (used with object), let·ter·spaced, let·ter·spac·ing.Printing.

to space out (the letters of a word or line) for balance or emphasis.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of letterspace

First recorded in 1930–35; letter¹ + space

Words nearby letterspace

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