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noun work·sta·tion \ ˈwərk-ˌstā-shən \

Definition of workstation

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

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Examples of workstation in a Sentence

Employees should keep their workstations neat and organized.

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Starting in August, bulb, plant and tree catalogs are spread all over the counters surrounding my kitchen workstation.

— martha stewart, star-telegram, "It’s the perfect time to start planting tulips for spring," 19 Aug. 2017
Buy Photo The stylish new internet café coming to lower Bucks County this fall — boasting a brightly colored carpet with geometric design and sleek workstations with multiple outlets to plug in devices — won’t be open to the general public.

— kathy boccella, Philly.com, "Bucks school's makeover aims to give students a head start on careers," 11 Aug. 2017
For the best work-from-home experience, experts say, concentrate on three areas: workstation, lighting and movement.

— amy norton, chicagotribune.com, "Special training plus medication helps advanced Alzheimer's patients: Study," 19 July 2017
A lot goes into a workstation – desks, keyboards, monitors, phones, chairs.

— debbie carlson, chicagotribune.com, "3 ways to make it easier to work from home," 5 July 2017
A large center console can serve as a mobile workstation, and the center shift lever has been moved to the steering column to free up storage space in the center console.

— g. chambers williams iii, star-telegram.com, "Redesigned 2017 Nissan Titan half-ton offers carlike accommodations, gas V-8," 30 June 2017
Miniatures of a barbershop, an old village and an herbal tea shop are on display alongside workstations littered with cutting boards, rulers and knives.

— arthur tam, CNN, "Artists bring Hong Kong's past to life in miniatures," 28 June 2017
In New York, the monthly prices per person for a workstation in flexible...

— keiko morris, WSJ, "New York City Tops List for Flexible Office Rates," 25 June 2017
The new 26,300-square-foot facility will cost $11.6 million and have 25 offices, 100 workstations, training rooms and a working lounge.

— william thornton, AL.com, "Tuscaloosa breaks ground on new $11.6 million business incubator offices," 13 June 2017

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workstation

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Definition of workstation for English Language Learners

: an area that has the equipment needed for one person to do a particular job
: a computer that is connected to a computer network

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workstation

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noun work·sta·tion \ ˈwərk-ˌstā-shən \

Definition of workstation for Students

1 :an area with equipment for the performance of a particular task usually by one person

2 :a computer usually connected to a larger network

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