Workstation vs. Desktop

Workstationnoun

a desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics

Workstationnoun

an area, at a workplace, for a single worker

Workstationnoun

a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer

Workstationnoun

a desktop computer terminal, typically networked and more powerful than a personal computer.

Workstationnoun

an area where work of a particular nature is carried out, such as a specific location on an assembly line.

Workstation

A workstation is a special computer designed for technical or scientific applications. Intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a local area network and run multi-user operating systems.

Desktopnoun

The top surface of a desk.

Desktopnoun

(computing) A desktop computer.

Desktopnoun

The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

Desktopadjective

Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.

Desktopadjective

(computing) Of an application, designed to be run on a personal computer.

Desktopnoun

the top of a desk

Desktopnoun

(computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear