independent computer system (usually having powerful computation skills and graphic capabilities)
A workstation, such as a
Unix workstation,
RISC workstation or
engineering workstation, is a high-end
desktop or deskside
microcomputer designed for technical applications. Workstations are intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, although they can usually also be accessed remotely by other users when necessary.
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1. In automated systems, such as
computer,
communications, and control systems, the
input,
output, display, and processing equipment that provides the operator-
system interface. 2. A
configuration of input, output, display, and processing equipment that constitutes a stand-alone system not requiring external
access.
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