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| gap [ gap ] |
noun (plural gaps) |
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1. break in structure: a break or opening in a structure or arrangement such as a fence or military defense line
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2. something missing: an area where there is a complete or partial absence of something such as data
  gaps in his employment record
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3. interval of time: an interval of time during which an action or event stops occurring
after a gap of three years
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4. disparity: a significant difference between two situations, attitudes, or perceptions
the gap between rich and poor
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5. problem caused by disparity: a problem caused by a difference between two situations, attitudes, or perceptions
technology gap
generation gap
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6. geography opening between mountains: a ravine or pass in a mountain range
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7. electrical engineering
Same as spark gap
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verb (past and past participle gapped, present participle gap·ping, 3rd person present singular gaps) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb produce or develop gap: to create a gap or opening in a barrier, or become open or separated by a gap
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2. transitive verb electrical engineering adjust spark plug gap: to adjust the gap between the electrodes of a spark plug
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| [14th century. < Old Norse, "chasm"] |
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| gap·py adjective |
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