noun An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
angular distance focal distance
noun An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
noun Chiefly in by a distance: a space of more than 30 lengths (about 80 yards or 7.3 metres) between two racehorses finishing a race, used to describe the margin of victory; also , any space of 240 yards (about 219.5 metres) on a racecourse.
noun Chiefly in from a distance: a place which is far away or remote; specifically , a more remote part of a landscape or view as contrasted with the foreground.
noun Chiefly with a modifying word: a measure between two points or quantities; a difference, a variance.
angular distance focal distance
noun An interval or length of time between events.
noun A separation in some way other than space or time.
The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.
noun Synonym of length (“an extent measured along the longest dimension of an object”). A disagreement, a dispute; also, an estrangement.