double-space

[ duhb-uhl-speys ]

verb (used with object)

, dou·ble-spaced, dou·ble-spac·ing.

1. to type (text, copy, etc.) leaving a full space between lines:

   Always double-space a term paper.

verb (used without object)

, dou·ble-spaced, dou·ble-spac·ing.

1. to type leaving a full space between lines:

   I can never remember to double-space.

double-space

verb

1. to type (copy) with a full space between lines

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-space¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The truth was that before coming to college, I didn’t have regular access to a computer, so I had no idea that double-space existed.

From Washington Post

No sooner had Betsy DeVos been sworn in than the Department of Education dispatched letters to 77 universities rejecting their Upward Bound grant applications for piddling errors such as single-spacing instead of double-spacing.

From Washington Times

Education Department because of mistakes that consisted mostly of incorrect margins, the wrong size type or lack of double-spacing.

From Seattle Times

The lawmakers say two pages of the application don’t comply with a double-spacing requirement.

From Washington Times

CR/LF can lead to double-spacing, notably on Mac and Unix, but at least there is a CR in there for Mac users, and there is an LF for *nix users.

From Project Gutenberg