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workspace

American  
[wawrk-speys] / ˈwɔrkˌspeɪs /

noun

  • workspaces
    plural
  1. space used or required for one's work, as in an office or home.

  2. Computers.

    1. a temporary digital storage area that contains related data and software files.

      You can create and store images in your workspace.

    2. a file or directory within this storage area.

      If you make changes, be sure to save your workspace.


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Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of workspace

First recorded in 1955–60; work + space

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With that in mind, bosses should ask people to shape their workspace.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Adjacent to the resort-style pool, is the fully soundproof studio, which comes complete with high ceilings and natural light, and can be used as a workspace, guest quarters, and more.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

She settled in at a workspace to turn out a memo to staff, acknowledging the rapid work of getting its images from inside the ballroom on the air.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

He said a new press workspace will be established "in an annex facility outside the Pentagon, but still on Pentagon grounds."

From Barron's Mar. 24, 2026

I cannot begin to imagine what this man wants from me, but apparently my job is saved by his surprise appearance in my workspace.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Most of those AI capabilities exist in the digital world, and many companies are trying to find more ways to bring AI into physical workspaces, whether it is washing dishes, delivering packages or building products.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 24, 2026

The proposals include an aquarium, 15 commercial units across the ground and lower-ground floors, cafés, bars, shops, workspaces, spaces for leisure and events, and around 140 residential apartments on the upper floors.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

Ecowork, India's only authorised non‑profit e‑waste recycler, is attempting that through training and safe workspaces.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

I’d like to see a return to cubicles or small alcove-style workspaces and a step away from the fully open-office concept.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

That there was design in the egg-box compartmentation of workspaces, for example, was obvious enough.

From In the Control Tower by Will Mohler

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