noun
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the arrangement of letters, words, etc, on a page in order to achieve legibility or aesthetic appeal
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the arrangement of objects in a space
Other Word Forms
- self-spacing adjective
Etymology
Origin of spacing
Example Sentences
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“The spacing between structures, it’s the most definitive way to differentiate what survives and what doesn’t,” said Roy Wright, president and chief executive of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety.
From Los Angeles Times
Future versions of the device may incorporate more LEDs, smaller spacing between them, larger arrays covering more cortex and wavelengths of light that penetrate deeper into tissue.
From Science Daily
In this instance, however, their close spacing results from the specific makeup of Conical Seamount.
From Science Daily
This spacing issue is made worse because of the increased rotations and movement between the midfield three, an intentional tactical tweak that hasn't yet paid off this season.
From BBC
A conditional use permit could codify requirements for Silver and subsequent owners, McOsker said, such as spacing the RVs to allow emergency vehicles to easily maneuver.
From Los Angeles Times
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