fill in the blank
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Meaning · English
to provide a missing piece of information
Literally: putting content into an empty space
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Can you fill in the blank with the correct answer?
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “fill in the blank” mean?
to provide a missing piece of information Literally: putting content into an empty space
Is “fill in the blank” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.