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double-space Definition

double-space (-spās′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

-·spaced′, -·spac′ing to type (copy) so as to leave a full space between lines

double-space Usage Examples

Object

  • copy: There is no need to double-space the printed copy in these cases.
  • page: The paper should be designed for oral delivery within 30 minutes, that is, should run no more than 12 double-spaced pages.
  • text: Entries should be no more than 1,000 words or four sides of A4 using double-spaced text.
  • manuscript: Costs apply to double-spaced manuscripts, in 12 point font, printed on one side of A4 only.
  • document: For example, let's say that you have a double-spaced master document.
  • line: It should be a maximum of 2,000 words long, preferably typed, but otherwise written on double-spaced lines and single-sided.

Preposition: with

  • margin: Book reviews should be typed on one side of paper, double-spaced with generous margins.

Preposition: on

  • sheet: Type all tables double-spaced on separate sheets; do not include them within the text.
  • paper: All manuscripts must be typewritten double-spaced on good quality paper with margins of at least 2.5 cm.
  • side: Reports are best typed double-spaced on one side of the paper with a left hand margin of 3 centimeters.

Present participle complement

  • type: Manuscript preparation The manuscript should be provided in double-spaced typing on A4 size pages.
  • include: Each table should be typed double-spaced including all headings on a separate page.