spacing
|space-ing|
/ˈspeɪsɪŋ/
(space)
open area
Etymology
'space' (and therefore the derived form 'spacing') originates from Old French 'espace', ultimately from Latin 'spatium', where 'spatium' meant 'room, area, distance'.
'spatium' in Latin became Old French 'espace', then Middle English 'space'. The modern English noun and verb 'space' gave rise to the gerund/noun form 'spacing' by adding the suffix '-ing'.
Initially it referred to physical 'room' or 'extent' in Latin; over time the meaning narrowed and specialized to 'distance between things' and the action 'to place at intervals', which led to the noun/gerund 'spacing' meaning 'the distance or the act of making a distance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the distance or interval between two or more objects or elements.
The spacing between the seats is too narrow.
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Noun 2
in typography and design, the amount of space between letters, words, or lines (e.g., letter-spacing, line spacing).
Adjust the spacing between letters to improve readability.
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Noun 3
the arrangement or placement of items at specific intervals (used in engineering, horticulture, electronics, etc.).
Proper spacing of the components prevents overheating.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'space': to place or arrange things with gaps between them; to leave intervals.
She is spacing the plants evenly across the bed.
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