workstation

noun

work·​sta·​tion ˈwərk-ˌstā-shən How to pronounce workstation (audio)
1
: an area with equipment for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual
2
a
: an intelligent terminal or personal computer usually connected to a computer network
b
: a powerful microcomputer used especially for scientific or engineering work

Examples of workstation in a Sentence

Employees should keep their workstations neat and organized.
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No matter your aesthetic, this lamp will look great on your bedside table, next to your couch, or at your workstation. L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 Dell Pro Max 14 and 16 The Dell Pro Max 14 and 16 workstation laptops are designed for power users who require high performance for intensive workloads and multitasking. Brian Westover, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025 Hackers connected to China's government successfully breached several Treasury Department workstations and accessed unclassified documents, according to a letter to Congress on Monday. Sam Sabin, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024 Photo : Jon Javier/Virtual Realty The kitchen has a workstation and a breakfast nook. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for workstation 

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of workstation was in 1910

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“Workstation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workstation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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