Definition of "chasm" []

• A deep, steep-sided opening in the earth's surface; an abyss or gorge. (noun)
• A sudden interruption of continuity; a gap. (noun)
• A pronounced difference of opinion, interests, or loyalty. (noun)

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• "He's getting it in the neck for mispronouncing the word "chasm" on the radio."
• "And furthermore, that "30 percentage point chasm" is obviously meaningless since there is no base unit for the test scores; a different normalisation could make it into a 0.3 point gap or a 99 point gap."
• "The alley below is a thin chasm of darkness patched by windows to the left, a neon sign at the corner, sliced for a second as a sword of light sweeps the rain."