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    gap
    /ɡap/

    noun

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  2. 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.

  3. The meaning of GAP is a break in a barrier (such as a wall, hedge, or line of military defense). How to use gap in a sentence.

  4. GAP definition: 1. an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things: 2. in baseball, an…. Learn more.

  5. 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.

  6. A gap is a space between two things or a hole in the middle of something solid. He pulled the thick curtains together, leaving just a narrow gap. ...the wind tearing through gaps in the window frames.

  7. 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).

  8. to reduce or get rid of the differences that exist between two things or groups of people. See gap in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: gap. Definition of gap noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. GAP meaning: 1 : a space between two people or things; 2 : a hole or space where something is missing.