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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“I haven’t really talked about it in a long time. But not having Rodney Rice’s shooting is killing us. It kills our spacing. It kills our help to the ball.”
From Los Angeles Times
Researchers can control factors such as temperature, electromagnetic fields, and even the spacing between layers.
From Science Daily
The spacing between particles becomes irregular, similar to a liquid, while the angles between them remain partially ordered, a trait usually associated with solids.
From Science Daily
But the small lineup has helped with spacing, creating more driving lanes for Dent while also allowing Bilodeau to beat more plodding counterparts on offense.
From Los Angeles Times
“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
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