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

Eisen said Starbucks recently added new brewing machines and workstations to help baristas prepare drinks, but the number of workers has remained stagnant or fallen at many stores. —Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2024

Utilizing the Intel Default Settings recommendations for their Intel Core 13th and/or 14th Gen desktop processor – including both Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen consumer, commercial, and entry workstation desktop systems. —Sean Hollister, The Verge, 30 Aug. 2024

Alternatively, although the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is open to the public, a spokesperson said that their Information Technology staff is working on restoring connectivity to network systems affected by the outage, and some workstations were partially restored. —Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 19 July 2024

This will not only protect your floor but will add to the overall aesthetics of your workstation. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1