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workspace

  • /ˈwɝkˌspeɪs/ US

Where it comes from

From work + space.

noun workspaces

  1. countable, usually An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office. Holonyms: workplace, workstead

    Similar: workstation

  2. countable, uncountable A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated or developed in isolation from others.
  3. countable, uncountable An empty portion of the screen or window that serves as a container for other windows or objects. Unlike other Microsoft Office applications, Access doesn't automatically display an empty workspace when you start the program.
  4. countable, uncountable Any of the screens that can be switched between in a virtual desktop.
  5. countable, usually The set of points that can be reached by the end-effector of a robotic manipulator.

    Similar: work envelope

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noun area allocated for someone to work in

Françaisespace de travail
DeutschArbeitsbereich, Arbeitsfläche
Tiếng Việtkhông gian làm việc
العربيةمِسَاحةُ عَمَل misāḥatu ʕamal

noun computing: A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated

한국어워크스페이스 wokeuseupeiseu
日本語ワークスペース wāku supēsu
DeutschArbeitsbereich
Tiếng Việtkhông gian làm việc

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@misc{workspace_2026,
  title = {workspace},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/workspace},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}