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
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Employees should keep their workstations neat and organized.
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If your company offers a home-office stipend, consider investing in a workstation with a sit-stand option and use a sticky note or timer to rotate positions every 30-60 minutes.
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Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
No two tables, chairs or couches are the same, except for the ruby red Herman Miller office chairs hugging employees' workstations.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 13 July 2025
There’s even a playful nod to Jo’s creative side: one corner features a tidy workstation for writing recipes, meal planning, or just sipping coffee in peace.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Mobile workstations, ultralight laptops, and even gaming models are on sale, and here are the remaining post-Prime Day offers, for a limited time.
—PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
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Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
No two tables, chairs or couches are the same, except for the ruby red Herman Miller office chairs hugging employees' workstations.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 13 July 2025
There’s even a playful nod to Jo’s creative side: one corner features a tidy workstation for writing recipes, meal planning, or just sipping coffee in peace.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
Mobile workstations, ultralight laptops, and even gaming models are on sale, and here are the remaining post-Prime Day offers, for a limited time.
—PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for workstation
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“Workstation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workstation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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