workspace

[wawrk-speys]

noun

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of workspace¹

First recorded in 1955–60; work + space

Example Sentences

But the design didn’t offer much flexibility in creating individualized workspaces, and it was a commercial flop, thanks in part to its high price tag and difficult assembly.

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The library is testing a second robot for cafe delivery to workspaces.

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While employed at Palantir, Jain and Cohen had access to its “crown jewels”—including its source code, internal workspace and customer workflows, the company said.

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Cherry Matthews is running the shop from her art workspace in Washington, Sunderland.

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White House officials say they will also rebuild East Wing offices, which included workspace for the first lady and her staff.

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