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Noun

workspace

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈwɝkˌspeɪs/ UK /wˈɜːkspeɪs/ workspace Computing

n.the area on a computer screen where you can move and arrange windows and files. It is like a digital desk where you keep your tools and projects organized.

n.the area of a computer screen where windows and other graphical elements are displayed and manipulated. Often used to describe the desktop environment or a specific virtual space within a software application.


SIMPLE

I need to clear my workspace before starting the presentation.

CONTEXTUAL

The software allows you to create multiple workspaces to keep your different projects completely separate.

COMPLEX

A cluttered workspace can significantly reduce productivity, as the constant visual noise forces the brain to spend more energy on organization than on the actual task at hand.

Visiting researchers and tourists can stay here and use a workspace with solar-generated electricity.

ScienceDaily· 28 Aug 2026

From work + space.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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