headway

Word parts

head + way

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈhɛdweɪ/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular headway

Plural headways

1. (uncountable) Headway is progress made toward achieving something.

   The team is making good headway on the project.

2. (uncountable) Headway is the distance or time between two vehicles moving in the same direction, especially in transportation.

   The train's schedule allows enough headway to prevent collisions.

Related words

• head
• way