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English noun: laboratory

1. laboratory (artifact) a workplace for the conduct of scientific research


Synonymslab, research lab, research laboratory, science lab, science laboratory


Broader (hypernym)work, workplace


Narrower (hyponym)bio lab, biology lab, biology laboratory, chem lab, chemistry lab, chemistry laboratory, defense laboratory, physics lab, physics laboratory


Part holonymlab bench, laboratory bench

2. laboratory (location) a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation


SamplesThe new nation is a testing ground for socioeconomic theories.
Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism.


Synonymstesting ground


Broader (hypernym)region









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