DISTANCE

Distance

Distance, or farness, is a numerical description of how far apart objects are. In physics or everyday usage, distance may refer to a physical length, or an estimation based on other criteria . In mathematics, a distance function or metric is a generalization of the concept of physical distance. A metric is a function that behaves according to a specific set of rules, and is a concrete way of describing what it means for elements of some space to be "close to" or "far away from" each other.

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distance

Noun

  1. The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
  2. Length or interval of time.
  3. The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.
  4. Remoteness of place; a remote place.
  5. Remoteness in succession or relation.
    the distance between a descendant and his ancestor
  6. A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.
  7. The entire amount of progress to an objective.
  8. A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.
  9. The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.

Verb

  1. To move away (from) someone or something.
    He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.
  2. To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.


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