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workstation

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɝkˌsteɪʃən// UK //wˈɜːkstˌeɪʃən// work·sta·tion Computing Hardware
Definition

n. a desk or area where you work, usually with a computer and other equipment. It can also mean a very powerful computer used for professional tasks like design or engineering.

n. a designated area for work, typically equipped with a computer and peripheral devices. In a technical context, it refers to a high-performance computer system designed for specialised professional applications such as 3D rendering or scientific data analysis.


SIMPLE

I need to clean my workstation before I start the new project.

CONTEXTUAL

The office layout provides each employee with a private workstation that includes an adjustable desk and dual monitors.

COMPLEX

While standard laptops suffice for administrative duties, the engineering department requires dedicated workstations with high-end graphics cards to process complex architectural simulations efficiently.

Origin

From work + station.

Usage

Commonly used in both office management and high-end computing contexts.

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