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
For IT teams who are updating the keyboards and mice used on workstations in the office, Logitech’s new Signature Slim Combo for Business makes that transition easy by providing a new keyboard and mouse kit for mass deployment.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The history of Apple's Logic Pro terrific digital audio workstation spans four decades.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
Planned amenities at the development include two pools (the only place where gas will be used for heating), shaded outdoor workstations and walkways to connect with nearby hiking trails.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
More often than not, the open laptops populating coffee shops and tech company workstations beam out glowing Apples from their covers.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2024
The chip needs way less power and space than a system with a low-end dedicated card, and the 8700G, in particular, could be the heart of a space-efficient entry-level gaming PC or workstation.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024
The focus is not on all-in-one keyboard workstations, but on wonky knob-and-switch boxes wired to mold an electrical signal into idiosyncratic sounds.
—Zoë Beery, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2023
From the dining room, there’s a clear view of the workstation where bakers spin out flaky red bean rolls, muffuletta breadsticks, and kaya morning buns.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
Smoot's workstation is full of inventions-in-progress.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2024
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The history of Apple's Logic Pro terrific digital audio workstation spans four decades.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
Planned amenities at the development include two pools (the only place where gas will be used for heating), shaded outdoor workstations and walkways to connect with nearby hiking trails.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
More often than not, the open laptops populating coffee shops and tech company workstations beam out glowing Apples from their covers.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2024
The chip needs way less power and space than a system with a low-end dedicated card, and the 8700G, in particular, could be the heart of a space-efficient entry-level gaming PC or workstation.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024
The focus is not on all-in-one keyboard workstations, but on wonky knob-and-switch boxes wired to mold an electrical signal into idiosyncratic sounds.
—Zoë Beery, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2023
From the dining room, there’s a clear view of the workstation where bakers spin out flaky red bean rolls, muffuletta breadsticks, and kaya morning buns.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
Smoot's workstation is full of inventions-in-progress.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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