spatial awareness
nounUK /ˈspeɪ.ʃəl əˈweə.nəs/
US /ˈspeɪ.ʃəl əˈwer.nəs/
Knowing where things are around you and how close or far they are.
Spatial awareness helps you walk through a crowded room without bumping into people.
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2. The ability to understand and remember the layout of places you visit.
Her spatial awareness made it easy for her to find her way back to the hotel.
3. The skill of judging how objects fit together or move in space.
Playing with building blocks builds a child's spatial awareness.
4. In sports, knowing where the ball, teammates, and opponents are at all times.
The goalkeeper's spatial awareness let him block the shot without looking.