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space

(1) In digital electronics, a 0 bit. Contrast with mark.

(2) The trendy word that started in the 1990s for area or field of endeavor. For example, the phrase "we are involved in the videoconferencing space" refers simply to the videoconferencing industry. To many, this sounds more chic than using a word such as "field," "arena" or "industry."

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space

1. 

a. the region beyond the earth's atmosphere containing the other planets of the solar system, stars, galaxies, etc.; universe

b. (as modifier): a space probe

2. 

a. the region beyond the earth's atmosphere occurring between the celestial bodies of the universe. The density is normally negligible although cosmic rays, meteorites, gas clouds, etc., can occur. It can be divided into cislunar space (between the earth and moon), interplanetary space, interstellar space, and intergalactic space

b. (as modifier): a space station

3. Music any of the gaps between the lines that make up the staff

4. Maths a collection of unspecified points having properties that obey a specified set of axioms

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(character)

space - The space character, ASCII 32. See octal forty.