lab

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noun (1)

Lab

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noun (2)

Lab

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abbreviation

Labrador

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Noun
The hallways reveal the characters’ rooms, the dining area, living rooms, and, of course, that alchemy lab that caused so much trouble for Úrsula Iguarán. Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024 The ordinance, now known as the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, outlines the requirements for lab testing of milk and dairy products for quality and safety. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 The more than 8,600-square-foot space is located at the brand’s headquarters in Lucerne and includes various gem labs for its designers, goldsmiths, gem-setters and polishers to create unique fine jewelry styles. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024 Software development has transformed into a sophisticated experimentation lab where customer segments can be precisely targeted, features can be rolled out or adjusted instantly and insights flow continuously. Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lab 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1868, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lab was circa 1868

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“Lab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lab. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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lab

noun

Medical Definition

lab

noun

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