Word
workspace
US/ˈwɝkˌspeɪs/
UK/wˈɜːkspeɪs/
Definition
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.
Examples
“I need to clear my workspace before starting the presentation.”
“The software allows you to create multiple workspaces to keep your different projects completely separate.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Visiting researchers and tourists can stay here and use a workspace with solar-generated electricity.” Etymology
From work + space.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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