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Spacing

Meaning in software engineering, with examples

/ˈspeɪsɪŋ/nounCommon term

In software engineering, spacing means: The amount of space between and inside elements, such as the gap between cards or the padding inside a button, chosen to create rhythm and grouping.

In Turkish: boşluk, aralık, boşluk düzeni

How it is used

Many teams use a spacing scale based on multiples of 4 or 8 pixels (4, 8, 16, 24, 32) and store it as tokens. Common partner words: padding (inside), margin (outside) and gap (between items).

Example sentences

  1. The spacing between the cards is 16 pixels on one page and 20 on another.

  2. Use the spacing tokens instead of typing random numbers.

Common collocations

  • spacing scale
  • consistent spacing
  • vertical spacing
  • 8-point spacing system
  • white spaceThe empty space between and around elements on a page, which gives content room to breathe, groups related items and makes the design easier to read.
  • gridA set of invisible columns, rows and gaps that designers use to place and align elements consistently across a page or screen.
  • design tokenA named value that stores a design decision, such as a colour, font size or spacing amount, so designers and developers use the same value everywhere.
  • alignmentMaking an AI system's behavior match human intentions and values, so that it is helpful and honest and avoids causing harm. Also the research field that studies this.

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