workstation

noun

work·​sta·​tion ˈwərk-ˌstā-shən How to pronounce workstation (audio)
1
: an area with equipment for the performance of a specialized task usually by a single individual
2
a
: an intelligent terminal or personal computer usually connected to a computer network
b
: a powerful microcomputer used especially for scientific or engineering work

Examples of workstation in a Sentence

Employees should keep their workstations neat and organized.
Recent Examples on the Web Heartfield recommends adding a workstation under a lofted bed or creating a twin bunk over a full or queen for a child's sleepover guests. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024 The upper floor offers quiet workstations with swivelling seats and a separate conference compartment with 12 seats. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 Every part of the experience stood out, from the self-scanning kiosks that eliminated standard wait times to its sophisticated design—think sleek recessed workstation booths and plush couches—and the firm sense of place delivered by New York subway-style wall tiles and signage. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2024 The choice of an AMD GPU makes this a bit of an outlier among gaming and workstation laptops, which (like the desktop GPU market) tend to heavily favor Nvidia GPUs. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024 The Mars Dune Alpha has private quarters for each crew member, workstations, a medical station, common lounge areas, an exercise area, bathrooms (of course) and a galley kitchen and food growing stations. Leslie Katz, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 Sitting at a small workstation at his Nashville home, alt-pop artist Morgxn holds up a piece of white poster board. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024 Invest in an ergonomic workstation that has a stand-up desk or an office chair with strong lumbar support and a computer screen that hits directly at eye level. Lauryn Higgins, Health, 23 Jan. 2024 But Severson takes a different perspective: The hubs are the inverse of a typical pre-pandemic office, which was mostly individual workstations, with small pockets of collaborative space. Jane Thier, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of workstation was in 1910

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“Workstation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workstation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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