gap
US /ɡæp/
Definition
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
There is a gap between what customers expect and what we offer.
Synonyms
- disparityinequality or difference in some respect
- openingan open or empty space in or between things
- intervala definite length of time marked off by two instants
Collocations
- Easy age gapto age gap, meaning to begin to seem older; get older
- Medium bridge the skills gapto bridge the skills gap, meaning to connect or reduce the distance between
- Hard revenue gap in projectionsdescribing revenue gap in projections (the entire amount of income before any deductions are made)
- Very Hard close structural gap in maturitiesto shut down or conclude regarding structural gap in maturities
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.