Meaning of the word Whitespace
Whitespace is used to indicate a part of a page that is not covered by print or
graphic matter. In boardrooms, this term is used to indicate an
unrealised potential or opportunity.


Origin: During the dotcom boom, the Internet was termed the 'whitespace' and companies and individuals were working out business opportunities that would be successful online.
Usage: "The key responsibility of a company's strategy team is to identify the whitespace in its sales and marketing."