workstation
- noun
- /ˈwɜrkˌsteɪʃən/
- Specialized
- After the upgrade, every workstation in the office can be accessed remotely through a secure network.
Examples
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I then tested the Internet on the workstation level without issue.
Blog text (10) -
Like most technical people, I have many development environments running on my local workstation.
Blog text (31) -
For instance, the decisions engineers make about which equipment will be purchased for a workstation directly impact the cost of the labor required to perform the operation.
Academic text (2007) -
Public domain films can be downloaded from this site and imported into your digital audio workstation.
Academic text (2015) -
Another music industry-standard technology is Pro Tools, a digital audio workstation used to record and edit audio tracks.
Academic text (2010) -
The entity finally completed the elaborate secret handshake required to establish a connection across the local area network into a nearby workstation.
Fiction book (2002) -
Recent advances in computer technology have allowed many the affordability and accessibility to construct their own film-composing workstations.
Academic text (2015) -
The other component includes analytical software that will convert most computers into workstations with comprehensive diagnostic functions, including spectral analysis, record keeping, trending, and reporting.
Academic text (2003) -
My new workstation is cloud-based, allowing me to access all my applications from anywhere.
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With a modern workstation, you can collaborate on projects without being physically present in the office.
Synonyms
A computer screen you use over the internet with your apps and files
A virtual place in software where teams store files and work together
A shared online place where people work together and share files
How Powerful
- Specialized
- Specialized
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- Texting
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Workstation comes from work + station, a 'place for work', and that idea moved to the internet. A cloud workstation is the same 'place' but it lives online, so you can use a powerful computer without owning the physical machine.