Proximity vs. Distance
Difference Between Proximity and Distance
Proximitynoun
Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.
The proximity of the heat source allowed it to be detected by the sensor.Distancenoun
(countable) The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
The distance to Petersborough is thirty miles.From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.Proximitynoun
the property of being close together
Distancenoun
Length or interval of time.
Proximitynoun
the region close around a person or thing
Distancenoun
The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.
We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill.The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.Proximitynoun
a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit
Distancenoun
Remoteness of place; a remote place.
Distancenoun
Remoteness in succession or relation.
the distance between a descendant and his ancestorDistancenoun
A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.
Distancenoun
The entire amount of progress to an objective.
He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.Distancenoun
A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.
The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.Distancenoun
The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.
Distanceverb
(transitive) To move away (from) someone or something.
He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.Distanceverb
(transitive) To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.
Distancenoun
the property created by the space between two objects or points
Distancenoun
a distant region;
I could see it in the distanceDistancenoun
size of the gap between two places;
the distance from New York to Chicagohe determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two pointsDistancenoun
indifference by personal withdrawal;
emotional distanceDistancenoun
the interval between two times;
the distance from birth to deathit all happened in the space of 10 minutesDistancenoun
a remote point in time;
if that happens it will be at some distance in the futureat a distance of ten years he had forgotten many of the detailsDistanceverb
keep at a distance;
we have to distance ourselves from these events in order to continue livingDistanceverb
go far ahead of;
He outdistanced the other runners
