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space

   [speys] noun, verb, spaced, spac·ing, adjective
noun
1.
the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
2.
the portion or extent of this in a given instance; extent or room in three dimensions: the space occupied by a body.
3.
extent or area in two dimensions; a particular extent of surface: to fill out blank spaces in a document.
4.
Fine Arts.
a.
the designed and structured surface of a picture: In Mondrian's later work he organized space in highly complex rhythms.
b.
the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface.
5.
outer space.
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deep space.
7.
a seat, berth, or room on a train, airplane, etc.
8.
a place available for a particular purpose: a parking space.
9.
linear distance; a particular distance: trees separated by equal spaces.
10.
Mathematics. a system of objects with relations between the objects defined.
11.
extent, or a particular extent, of time: a space of two hours.
12.
an interval of time; a while: After a space he continued his story.
13.
an area or interval allowed for or taken by advertising, as in a periodical, on the radio, etc.
14.
Music. the interval between two adjacent lines of the staff.
15.
an interval or blank area in text: a space between the letters.
16.
Printing. one of the blank pieces of metal, less than type-high, used to separate words, sentences, etc.
17.
Telegraphy. an interval during the transmitting of a message when the key is not in contact.
18.
radio or television broadcast time allowed or available for a program, advertisement, etc.
19.
freedom or opportunity to express oneself, resolve a personal difficulty, be alone, etc.; allowance, understanding, or noninterference: Right now, you can help by giving me some space.
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verb (used with object)
20.
to fix the space or spaces of; divide into spaces.
21.
to set some distance apart.
22.
Printing, Writing.
a.
to separate (words, letters, or lines) by spaces.
b.
to extend by inserting more space or spaces (usually followed by out).

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adjective
23.
of, pertaining to, or concerned with outer space or deep space: a space mission.
24.
designed for or suitable to use in the exploration of outer space or deep space: space tools; specially packaged space food for astronauts.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English (noun) < Old French espace < Latin spatium

Related forms
spac·er, noun
mis·space, verb (used with object), -spaced, -spac·ing.
re·space, verb (used with object), -spaced, -spac·ing.
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World English Dictionary
spacer (ˈspeɪsə)
 
—n
1.  a piece of material used to create or maintain a space between two things
2.  computing a keyed space in text or data; space character
3.  a person who travels in outer space

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Word Origin & History

space
1703, "to arrange at set intervals," from space (n.). Meaning "to be in a state of drug-induced euphoria" is recorded from 1968. Space cadet "eccentric person disconnected with reality" (often implying an intimacy with hallucinogenic drugs) is a 1960s phrase, probably traceable
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to 1950s U.S. sci-fi television program "Tom Corbett, Space Cadet," which was watched by many children who dreamed of growing up to be one and succeeded.
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Medical Dictionary

space (spās)
n.
A particular area, extent, or cavity of the body.

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Science Dictionary
space   (spās)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. The region of the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere. ◇ The part of this region within the solar system is known as interplanetary space. ◇ The part of this region beyond the solar system but within the Milky Way or within another galaxy is known as interstellar space. ◇ The part of this region between the Milky Way and other galaxies is known as intergalactic space.

  2. The familiar three-dimensional region or field of everyday experience.

  3. Mathematics A mathematical object, typically a set of sets, that is usually structured to define a range across which variables or other objects (such as a coordinate system) can be defined.


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Slang Dictionary

space out definition


  1. n.
    a giddy person. (Usually space-out.) : Terry is becoming such a space-out!
  2. in.
    and space. to become giddy; to become disoriented. : She is spacing again. She doesn't even know where she is.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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