double-space

[duhb-uhl-speys]

dou·ble-space

[duhb-uhl-speys] verb, dou·ble-spaced, dou·ble-spac·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to type (text, copy, etc.) leaving a full space between lines: Always double-space a term paper.
verb (used without object)
2.
to type leaving a full space between lines: I can never remember to double-space.

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Origin:
1895–1900
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double-space
 
vb
to type (copy) with a full space between lines

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