Workbench: meaning, definitions and examples

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workbench

 

[ หˆwษ™หkหŒbษ›nสง ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a workshop

A workbench is a sturdy table at which manual work is done. It is typically used by carpenters, mechanics, and other craftsmen to support their workpieces. Workbenches often have various features such as vises, tool storage, and built-in power outlets.

Synonyms

work stand, work surface, work table

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter placed the wooden plank on the workbench.
  • The mechanic used the workbench to repair the engine.
  • The craftsman's workbench was cluttered with tools.
Context #2 | Noun

in computing

In computing, a workbench refers to a software environment where developers can write, compile, and debug code. It provides tools, libraries, and an interface for programming tasks.

Synonyms

IDE, development environment

Examples of usage

  • The programmer opened the code editor in the workbench.
  • The development team collaborated on the project in the workbench environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "workbench" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น banco de trabalho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฏเคถเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werkbank

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meja kerja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะฑะพั‡ะธะน ัั‚ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warsztat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝœๆฅญๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plan de travail

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ banco de trabajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸ tezgahฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์—…๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงูˆู„ุฉ ุงู„ุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pracovnรญ stลฏl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pracovnรฝ stรดl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅไฝœๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delovna miza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinnustรถรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ั าฏัั‚ะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸ masasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ banco de trabajo

Word origin

The term 'workbench' originated in the Middle Ages, where it referred to a bench on which manual labor was performed. Over time, the concept evolved to include specialized tables for craftsmen and later expanded to computing environments. The modern use of 'workbench' reflects the importance of a dedicated space for work and productivity.

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