laboratory | ||
1. | [ noun ] (work) a workplace for the conduct of scientific research | |
Synonyms: | lab research_laboratory research_lab science_laboratory science_lab | |
Related terms: | workplace chemistry_lab defense_laboratory physics_lab biology_lab lab_bench | |
2. | [ noun ] a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation | |
Synonyms: | testing_ground | |
Examples: | "the new nation is a testing ground for socioeconomic theories" "Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to c |
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Related terms: | region | |
Similar spelling: |
Labrador Labor_Day Lafratta Labourite |