Spaced

Spaced is a term that can have multiple meanings depending on the context. In typography, "spaced" refers to the visual separation between characters, words, or lines of text. It describes the amount of white space present and how it affects readability and aesthetic appeal. Factors influencing spacing include kerning (adjusting the space between individual characters), tracking (adjusting the space uniformly across a range of characters), and leading (the vertical space between lines of text).

In computing, "spaced" may describe data storage or formatting. For example, data might be stored in a spaced format, indicating the deliberate insertion of whitespace characters (spaces, tabs, newlines) to improve human readability or facilitate parsing.

More generally, "spaced" can describe any arrangement of objects or entities with gaps or intervals between them. This usage extends beyond visual contexts to encompass any distribution where elements are not directly adjacent.

Finally, in informal language, "spaced" or "spaced out" is a colloquial expression meaning detached, inattentive, or slightly confused. This usage implies a state of mental disorientation or a lack of focus.