spacing

[spey-sing]

noun

1. an act of someone or something that spaces.

2. the fixing or arranging of spaces.

spacing

/ ˈspeɪsɪŋ /

noun

1. the arrangement of letters, words, etc, on a page in order to achieve legibility or aesthetic appeal

2. the arrangement of objects in a space

Other Word Forms

• self-spacing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of spacing¹

First recorded in 1675–85; space + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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

The Galaxy opened the scoring in the 27th minute thanks to an own goal by Pachuca defender Daniel Aceves, who seemed to be struggling with ball control and spacing.

From Los Angeles Times

She also sees other similarities, such as the spacing of the letters in different signatures, and the positioning of the signatures on the line.

From BBC

It continued the debate about whether the spacing between the Triple Crown races should be changed.

From Los Angeles Times

But, it’s not the track as much as the spacing — two weeks between the Derby and Preakness — that seems under the most scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times

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