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to double-space

to double-space

1 3.2
Type or format text with a blank line between each line
  • verb
  • /ˈdʌbəl speɪs/
translation icon : doble espacio
  • I was to double-space twice underneath the date on her letters, before typing the salutation, on pain of death.

Examples

  • I still double space -- at least APA style I think still recommends double spacing.

    Blog text (16)

  • Remember to double space the entire document.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The "Comment Box" is WYSIWYG except that you have to double space between paragraphs.

    Blog text (22)

  • Use 12-point type and double-space the entire manuscript, including the references.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Double-space everything, use serif type, and align the copy left.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Please double-space, number your pages, and put the following information at the top of the first page: your name, your e-mail address, your phone number, story word count, and story title if you have one (titles may or may not be used in the final version of the book).

    Blog text (29)

  • Make sure to double-space all the paragraphs in your report.

  • When submitting your essay, remember to double-space between each line.

  • In order to meet the format requirements, please double-space your assignment.

Synonyms

to interline
vsto double-space
  • Specialized
7.4

To add extra space between lines of text

sets a full blank line between each line as fixed spacing

Antonyms

single-spaced
4 3.5

Typed or printed text that has no blank space between lines

How Spaced

to double-space
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Surface Forms

double-space infinitive
double-spaced past
double-spaced past participle
double-spacing present participle
double-spaces third person singular

Morphology

double-space = double + space (transparent) = double + space

Learners who know 'double' and 'space' can readily infer 'double-space' as making spacing twofold (i.e., inserting a full blank line).

Etymology

Double-space comes from double 'two' and space 'a blank area'. So to double-space is to put a full blank line between each line of text, giving the page more room and making it easier to read.