Laboratory (Noun)
Meaning 1
A workplace for the conduct of scientific research.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The scientist spent most of her day in the laboratory, conducting experiments and collecting data.
- The laboratory was equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including microscopes and spectrometers.
- The research team worked tirelessly in the laboratory to develop a new vaccine for the deadly disease.
- The university's laboratory was a hub of activity, with students and professors working together on various projects.
- The laboratory was a sterile environment, with technicians wearing gloves and masks to prevent contamination.
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Meaning 2
A region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation; "the new nation is a testing ground for socioeconomic theories"; "Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.