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

There are Pro models, aimed squarely at workstations and professional users, but AMD is classing the standard Threadripper 9000 models as high-end desktop. —Antony Leather, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

The Threadripper Pro 9000 series is meant for corporate workstation, with the most powerful chip, the 9995WX, containing a whopping 96 CPU cores and 192 threads. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025

Declutter footwear with a 16-pair shoe storage cabinet and make the most of living room space with a lift-top coffee table that doubles as a workstation and dining table. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025

Implement workstation adjustments such as dual screens to improve concentration. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workstation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation