dedicated workstations

[/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈwɜrksteɪʃənz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
estações de trabalho dedicadas
1. High-performance computer systems or desks designed and configured exclusively for a specific task, user, or application, with optimized hardware and software for particular professional work
The design team uses dedicated workstations equipped with powerful graphics cards for 3D rendering.
A equipe de design utiliza estações de trabalho dedicadas equipadas com placas gráficas poderosas para renderização 3D.
2. Fixed physical work desks or areas that are assigned to individual workers and not shared among multiple users
Our office has dedicated workstations for each employee to ensure privacy and ergonomic comfort.
Nosso escritório tem estações de trabalho dedicadas para cada funcionário para garantir privacidade e conforto ergonômico.
3. Specialized computer terminals configured for particular industries such as healthcare, engineering, or finance
Hospitals require dedicated workstations for accessing patient records securely.
Hospitais requerem estações de trabalho dedicadas para acessar registros de pacientes com segurança.
The concept of dedicated workstations reflects evolving workplace practices in both Brazil and the USA. In traditional American corporate culture, dedicated workstations represent productivity and professional commitment. In Brazil, there's growing adoption of this model in tech hubs like São Paulo, though open office and hot-desking practices are also common. The term is heavily used in IT, design, healthcare, and engineering sectors across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specialized workstationsfixed workstationsassigned workstationscustom-configured computersprofessional workstations
Antonyms / Antônimos
shared workstationshot-desking stationsmultipurpose terminalsportable devicescloud-based solutions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estações de trabalho dedicadas
Standard term used in business and IT contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
postos de trabalho dedicados or estações de trabalho especializadas
More commonly heard in corporate and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
estações de trabalho dedicadas
Maintains standard usage with emphasis on design and creative industries
Portugal
postos de trabalho dedicados or estações de trabalho especializadas
Portuguese preference for 'postos' in some contexts, though 'estações' is also widely used

Related Words

desktop computerworkstation clusterergonomic setupoffice configurationhardware specificationssoftware configuration

Related Idioms & Phrases

set up a dedicated workstation
invest in dedicated workstations
upgrade dedicated workstations
maintain dedicated workstations
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