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workstation

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

n. the area where you work, including your desk, chair, and computer. It can also mean a powerful computer used for professional tasks like design or engineering.

n. a designated area where an individual performs work, typically equipped with a computer and peripheral devices. Also refers to a high-performance computer system designed for technical or scientific applications.


SIMPLE

I need to keep my workstation clean and organized.

CONTEXTUAL

The office manager ordered ergonomic chairs for every workstation to help reduce back pain among the staff.

COMPLEX

While a standard laptop suffices for basic administrative tasks, the video editing department requires high-end workstations with dedicated graphics processors to handle 4K rendering efficiently.

Origin

From work + station.

Usage

Often used in corporate or technical environments to describe the physical and digital setup of a single employee.

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