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distanced
dis·tance D0291700 (dĭs′təns)n.1. The extent of space between two objects or places; an intervening space.2. The fact or condition of being apart in space; remoteness.3. Mathematics The length or numerical value of a straight line or curve.4. a. The extent of space between points on a measured course.b. The length of a race, especially of a horserace.5. a. A point or area that is far away: "Telephone poles stretched way into a distance I couldn't quite see" (Leigh Allison Wilson).b. A depiction of a such a point or area.6. A stretch of space without designation of limit; an expanse: a land of few hills and great distances.7. The extent of time between two events; an intervening period.8. A point removed in time: At a distance of 11 years, his memory of the crime was blurry.9. The full period or length of a contest or game: The challenger had never attempted the distance of 12 rounds.10. An amount of progress: The curriculum committee is a distance from where it was last month.11. Difference or disagreement: The candidates could not be at a greater distance on this issue.12. Emotional separateness or reserve; aloofness.tr.v. dis·tanced, dis·tanc·ing, dis·tanc·es 1. To place or keep at or as if at a distance: "monks who had distanced themselves from the official ecclesiastical hierarchy by resurrecting the ascetic traditions of the early Church Fathers" (Rosamund Bartlett).2. To cause to appear at a distance.3. To leave far behind; outrun.TranslationsIdiomsSeedistanceEncyclopediaSeeDistance |