double-space [duhb-uh l-speys] Word Origin verb (used with object), dou·ble-spaced, dou·ble-spac·ing.
- 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.
- to type leaving a full space between lines: I can never remember to double-space.
Origin of double-space First recorded in 1895–1900 British Dictionary definitions for double-space double-space verb
- to type (copy) with a full space between lines