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station


Main Entry: 1sta·tion
Pronunciation: \ˈstā-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English stacioun, from Anglo-French estation, statiun, from Latin station-, statio, from stare to stand — more at stand
Date: 14th century

1 a : the place or position in which something or someone stands or is assigned to stand or remain b : any of the places in a manufacturing operation at which one part of the work is done c : equipment used usually by one person for performing a particular job
2 : the act or manner of standing : posture
3 : a stopping place: as a (1) : a regular stopping place in a transportation route <a bus station> (2) : the building connected with such a stopping place : depot 3 b : one of the stations of the cross
4 a : a post or sphere of duty or occupation b : a stock farm or ranch especially of Australia or New Zealand
5 : standing, rank <a woman of high station>
6 : a place for specialized observation and study of scientific phenomena <a seismological station> <a marine biological station>
7 : a place established to provide a public service: as a (1) : fire station (2) : police station b : a branch post office
8 : gas station
9 a : a complete assemblage of radio or television equipment for transmitting or receiving b : the place in which such a station is located


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