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Definition of laboratory
laboratory
/ˈlæb.ɹəˌtɔːɹ.i/
lab · o · ra · to · ry
Plural:laboratories
laboratory Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
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1
A room or building equipped for scientific research, experiments, measurement, or teaching.
Example
"The chemistry students spent the afternoon conducting experiments in the university laboratory."
2
An institution or organization that conducts scientific research or develops specific technologies and chemicals.
Example
"The national laboratory received renewed government funding to continue its renewable energy research."
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Early 17th century: from medieval Latin laboratorium, meaning 'a place for labor or work', derived from the Latin verb laborare 'to work'.
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