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workplace

noun
work·​place | \ ˈwərk-ˌplās How to pronounce workplace (audio) \

Definition of workplace

: a place (such as a shop or factory) where work is done

Examples of workplace in a Sentence

Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.

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Achieving a level of effective communication Of course, achieving a level of effective communication will always be an elusive art form, especially in the workplace. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, "How to be a better listener by not talking so much," 9 Sep. 2019 Patricia Smitson, Hyde Park, is a pioneer for women in the workplace. Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, "Meet The Enquirer Women of the Year for 2019," 8 Sep. 2019 Taken together, their stories reinforce a picture of an industry in which Domingo’s behavior was an open secret and young women were left to fend for themselves in the workplace. Washington Post, "Singer says opera’s Domingo harassed her, grabbed her breast," 7 Sep. 2019 In his latest work, Benioff suggests change starts at home—or even in the workplace. Rachel King, Fortune, "12 Books on Business and Journalism to Add to Your Fall Reading List," 7 Sep. 2019 Taken together, their stories reinforce a picture of an industry in which Domingo’s behavior was an open secret and young women were left to fend for themselves in the workplace. Jocelyn Gecker And Jocelyn Noveck, USA TODAY, "11 more women accuse opera singer Placido Domingo of sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior," 5 Sep. 2019 Their 2017 New York Times report, which earned them a Pulitzer Prize, helped launch a campaign to combat sexism, discrimination and abuse in the workplace. CBS News, "This week on "Sunday Morning" (September 8)," 5 Sep. 2019 Video cameras, too, are increasingly common in the workplace as are GPS devices on employer tools like off-site delivery trucks. David Kravets, Ars Technica, "How the NFL—not the NSA—is impacting data gathering well beyond the gridiron," 1 Sep. 2019 One question many top managers face is if there is a difference in managing women and men in the workplace. Houston Chronicle, "Management style wields strong impact on staff," 28 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of workplace

1708, in the meaning defined above

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workplace

noun

English Language Learners Definition of workplace

: the office, factory, etc., where people work

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