workspace

work·space

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wawrk-speys]
- /ˈwɔrkˌspeɪs/
- /ˈwɜːkspeɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wawrk-speys]
- /ˈwɔrkˌspeɪs/

Definitions of workspace word

noun workspace space used or required for one's work, as in an office or home. 1
noun workspace Computers. a temporary digital storage area that contains related data and software files: You can create and store images in your workspace. a file or directory within this storage area: If you make changes, be sure to save your workspace. 1
noun workspace Space in which to work. 1
noun workspace area where sb works 1
noun workspace an area set aside for work 0
noun workspace An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office. 0

See all 8 definitions of workspace

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Origin of workspace

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; work + space

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Parts of speech for Workspace

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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workspace popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for workspace

noun workspace

workstation — a work or office area assigned to one person, often one accommodating a computer terminal or other electronic equipment.
desk — A desk is a table, often with drawers, which you sit at to write or work.
cubicle — A cubicle is a very small enclosed area, for example one where you can have a shower or change your clothes.
office — Microsoft Office
workplace — a person's place of employment.

All 13 Synonyms of workspace