character density

"Character density" can refer to various contexts, including text formatting, digital storage, urban planning, and literature.

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Definition

C1Typography

(technical)The number of characters, including letters, numbers, and punctuation, within a specified unit of text.

Example

  • High character density in a paragraph can make it difficult to read.
  • The designer adjusted the character density to improve the document's layout.

B2Computing

(technical)The measure of how tightly characters are packed in digital text formatting, affecting readability and data storage.

Example

  • Character density is crucial when designing user interfaces for mobile devices.
  • Optimizing character density can save storage space in digital documents.

C1Urban Planning

(academic)The unique cultural, historical, and architectural characteristics of a neighborhood or community.

Example

  • The city's character density is preserved through careful zoning laws.
  • Efforts to increase character density focus on maintaining the community's identity.

C1Literature

(creative)The level of detail and uniqueness given to characters in a story, making them recognizable and memorable.

Example

  • The novel's character density made each persona feel real and engaging.
  • High character density helps readers connect with the story on a deeper level.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "character density":

electron density