workstation

or work sta·tion

[ wurk-stey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a work or office area assigned to one person, often one accommodating a computer terminal or other electronic equipment.
2. a computer terminal or personal computer connected to a mainframe or network.
3. a powerful personal computer, often with a high-resolution display, used for computer-aided design, electronic publishing, or other graphics-intensive processing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of workstation¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

A stark difference will be that the shared workstations will be around the windows with views of the city and the offices will be in the center of the building.

From Los Angeles Times

The benefits of AI kitchens include enabling chefs to be more creative, as well as eliminating repetitive, tedious tasks such as peeling potatoes or standing at a workstation for hours.

From Salon

After Stavros completed his tour of the workstations, he moved to the front of the room to address everybody.

From Literature

When participants used the active workstations, their brain function either improved or stayed the same, and their typing speed slowed down only a bit.

From Science Daily

In February, mechanic Amin Mitchell said he found a noose at his workstation.

From Seattle Times

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