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.
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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 29 Jul. 2025.

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