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.
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Those included adding desks or modifying office space to make more efficient use of workplaces; shifting the location of employees’ workstations based on surplus office space; and working with California’s Department of General Services to potentially use additional space in Sacramento.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
My smartphone is a portable workstation, and Verizon’s award-winning network gives me the freedom to work remotely and keeps me connected.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 13 May 2026
The Pistil plugin bundles Orchid’s synth emulators into a format that can live inside any digital audio workstation and launches with 10 new sounds and discounted pricing for existing hardware owners.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 May 2026
This includes moving from sitting in the grandstands to standing inside Spire’s pit-road workstation near workers while monitoring live race data.
—Chase Jordan
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
My smartphone is a portable workstation, and Verizon’s award-winning network gives me the freedom to work remotely and keeps me connected.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 13 May 2026
The Pistil plugin bundles Orchid’s synth emulators into a format that can live inside any digital audio workstation and launches with 10 new sounds and discounted pricing for existing hardware owners.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 May 2026
This includes moving from sitting in the grandstands to standing inside Spire’s pit-road workstation near workers while monitoring live race data.
—Chase Jordan
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
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“Workstation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workstation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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