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- Dictionarygap/ɡap/
noun
- 1. a break or space in an object or between two objects: "he peeped through the gap in the curtains" Similar
- 2. a space or interval; a break in continuity: "there are many gaps in our understanding of what happened" Similar
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GAP definition: 1. an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things: 2. in baseball, an…. Learn more.
1. a. : a break in a barrier (such as a wall, hedge, or line of military defense) b. : an assailable position. 2. a. : a mountain pass. b. : ravine. 3. : spark gap. 4. a. : a separation in space. b. : an incomplete or deficient area. a gap in her knowledge. 5. : a break in continuity : hiatus.
a difference or disparity in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development, or a lack of confidence or understanding, perceived as creating a problem: the technology gap; a communications gap. a deep, sloping ravine or cleft through a mountain ridge.
a difference that separates people, or their opinions, situation, etc. A huge gap has opened up between expectations and what is deliverable. The only way to close this gap is to innovate. gap between A and B the gap between rich and poor. the gap between theory and practice. to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities.
A gap is the space between two things. It can be physical (like "the gap between your two front teeth") or philosophical (like "the generation gap " between you and your parents).
1. a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach. 2. an empty space or interval; hiatus: a gap in one's memory. 3. a difference or disparity, as in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development: the technology gap; a communications gap. 4. a deep sloping ravine or cleft through a mountain ridge.
an empty space or hole in the middle of something, or between two things: There's quite a big gap between the door and the floor. The sun was shining through a gap in the curtains. Fewer examples. She squeezed through a narrow gap in the wall.