workstation

noun

work·​sta·​tion ˈwərk-ˌstā-shən 

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

One day in November 1947, a young apprentice at a bakery in Scotland carried some ingredients from his downstairs workstation to the main kitchen. —Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 14 July 2024

Across from his workstation, countless pieces of wood and wooden objects wait for future projects. —Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024

So the workstation makers are now making inroads among such PC buyers as stock traders, banks, and airlines. —IEEE Spectrum, 18 May 2024

Its performance approaches that of far pricier mobile workstations. —Eric Grevstad, PCMAG, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1