Meaning of the word "work station" in English

What does "work station" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

work station

US /ˈwɜrk ˌsteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˈwɜːk ˌsteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

a desk or an area in an office, factory, etc., where one person works

Example:
Each employee has their own designated workstation.
The factory floor is organized into several workstations.
2.

a powerful computer, typically one used for scientific or technical applications

Example:
The engineers use high-performance workstations for their simulations.
This new workstation can handle complex graphic design tasks with ease.