paced

[peyst]

adjective

1. having a specified or indicated pace (usually used in combination).

   fast-paced.

2. counted out or measured by paces. pace.

3. run at a pace set by a pacesetter.

Other Word Forms

• unpaced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of paced¹

First recorded in 1575–85; pace ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith said it had been a "vast, complicated and very, very fast paced investigation" and one that had been "very taxing".

From BBC

I paced my apartment, thinking every thought between “I can’t believe the hot guy thinks I’m hot” and “This must be a mistake.”

From Los Angeles Times

But as August fare goes, it’s a sticky, sweaty hoot, well cast and paced like a disreputable beach read, even if you might sporadically wish Werner Herzog had gotten first crack at this material.

From Los Angeles Times

Between innings, he quietly paced in the dugout while avoiding almost any human contact.

From Los Angeles Times

As he barked out the team’s next moves, Carroll paced between the Trojans’ offense and defense, scanning for anything that might be amiss.

From Los Angeles Times