noun🔗ShareThe vertical clearance above someone's head, as in a tunnel, doorway etc."The doorway had insufficient headroom for the tall student to walk through without bumping their head. "architecturebuildingspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe vertical measurement, top to bottom, for example for clearance under a bridge."The headroom under the bridge was just enough for the bus to pass safely. "technicalbuildingarchitecturespaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe ability of a system to reproduce loud sounds free of distortion; dynamic headroom."The new stereo system has good headroom, allowing you to play music at high volumes without any distortion. "soundelectronicstechnologymusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe distance between the actual performance of an algorithm and its maximum possible performance."The new student's understanding of algebra had significant headroom; she could improve considerably before reaching her maximum potential. "technologycomputingachievementabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading