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   space

   /speɪs/

   noun

   • 1. a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied: "a table took up much of the space" Similar roomexpanseextentcapacityareavolumespaciousnessscopelatitudeexpansionmarginleewayplayclearanceheadroomlegroomelbow roomgapintervalopeningaperturegulfcavitycrannyfissureriftcrackbreachbreaksplitflawcrevasseintersticelacuna
   • ▪ an area of land which is not occupied by buildings: "she had a love of open spaces" Similar areaopen spaceopen areaunoccupied areaempty areaexpansefootprintstretchsweeptract
   • ▪ an area rented or sold as business premises.
   • ▪ a blank between printed, typed, or written words, characters, numbers, etc. Similar blankempty spacegap
   • ▪ each of the four gaps between the five lines of a stave.
   • 2. the dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move: "the work gives the sense of a journey in space and time"
   • ▪ the physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere. Similar outer spacedeep spacethe universethe cosmosthe galaxythe solar systeminfinity
   • ▪ the near-vacuum extending between the planets and stars, containing small amounts of gas and dust.
   • ▪ a mathematical concept generally regarded as a set of points having some specified structure.
   • 3. an interval of time (often used to suggest that the time is short considering what has happened or been achieved in it): "both their cars were stolen in the space of three days" Similar periodspantimedurationstretchcourseintervalseasonterm
   • 4. the portion of a text or document available or needed to write about a subject: "there is no space to give further details"
   • ▪ pages in a newspaper or magazine, or time between television or radio programmes, available for advertising: "it is the media person's job to buy the press space or the TV or radio spots"
   • ▪ capacity for storage of data in a computer or other digital device: "additional disk space is required for the database operation"
   • 5. the freedom to live, think, and develop in a way that suits one: "a teenager needing her own space"
   • 6. one of two possible states of a signal in certain systems.

   verb

   • 1. position (two or more items) at a distance from one another: "the poles are spaced 3m apart"
   • ▪ (in printing or writing) put blanks between (words, letters, or lines).

   Word Origin Middle English: shortening of Old French espace, from Latin spatium. Current verb senses date from the late 17th century.

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   Is space empty?

   • Space is usually regarded as being completely empty. But this is not true. The vast gaps between the stars and planets are filled with huge amounts of thinly spread gas and dust. Even the emptiest parts of space contain at least a few hundred atoms or molecules per cubic metre.

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   Is space an entity?

   • The concept of space is considered to be of fundamental importance to an understanding of the physical universe. However, disagreement continues between philosophers over whether it is itself an entity, a relationship between entities, or part of a conceptual framework .

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   How big is space?

   • No one knows exactly how big space is. It's difficult to determine because of what we can see in our detectors. We measure long distances in space in "light-years," representing the distance it takes for light to travel in a year (roughly 5.8 trillion miles (9.3 trillion kilometers)).

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   What is space in physics?

   • In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions. Modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless four-dimensional continuum known as spacetime. The concept of space is considered to be of fundamental importance to an understanding of the physical universe.

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3. www.space.com › 24870-what-is-spaceWhat Is Space? - A Definition of Our Universe and Beyond | Space

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   Feb 17, 2022 · Space is the zone above and around our planet where there is no air to breathe or to scatter light. Space is a vacuum, but it is far from empty.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SpaceSpace - Wikipedia

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   Space is a three-dimensional continuum containing positions and directions. [1] . In classical physics, physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions. Modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless four-dimensional continuum known as spacetime. [2] .

5. www.universetoday.com › 57734 › what-is-spaceWhat is Space? - Universe Today

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   Feb 26, 2010 · Learn about the different meanings and aspects of space, from the physical vacuum to the cosmic background radiation. Explore how Einstein's theories of relativity challenge the concept of absolute space and time.

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7. www.esa.int › Story_of_the_Universe › What_is_spaceESA - Space for Kids - What is space? - European Space Agency

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   What is space? Access the image. In space, no one can hear you scream. This is because there is no air in space – it is a vacuum. Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum. 'Outer space' begins about 100 km above the Earth, where the shell of air around our planet disappears.

8. www.britannica.com › science › space-physics-andSpace | Cosmology, Astronomy, Quantum Mechanics | Britannica

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   May 31, 2024 · space, a boundless, three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction. Space is treated in a number of articles. For a philosophical consideration of the subject, see metaphysics. For a discussion of the relativity of space and time, see relativity.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

9. science.nasa.gov › exoplanets › what-is-the-universeWhat is the Universe? - NASA Science

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   The universe is everything, including space, time, matter and energy. Learn how old the universe is, how it expanded from a single point, and what it is made of.

10. starwalk.space › en › newsWhat Does Space Look Like | Information About Space ...

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    Mar 21, 2024 · Learn about the basic facts, structure, and composition of space, as well as some of the most exotic objects and phenomena in the universe. Find out what is space made of, how old is space, and what color is space.