gappˈy adjective

Full of gaps

gap analysis noun (marketing)

A method of discovering gaps in the market for possible new products, by checking off consumer wants against qualities of products available and noting where these do not coincide

gap funding noun

Money provided by the government to private concerns in order to ensure that the development of unused and unattractive sites is profitable

gap junction noun (biology)

A junction which allows direct communication between cells by molecules which can diffuse through pores in the junction

gap site noun

A piece of land in a built-up area lying empty because the building which once stood on it has been demolished

gapˈ-toothed adjective

With teeth set wide apart

gap year noun

A year spent by a student between school and university doing non-academic activities such as voluntary work abroad

bridge, close, fill or stop the gap

To supply what is lacking