Meaning & Definition of word "Lab"

Lab

/læb/

1. A laboratory, especially one for scientific research or experiments.
- Example: The students spent hours in the chemistry lab conducting experiments.
2. A place equipped for experimental study in a science or for teaching purposes.
- Example: The biology lab was filled with microscopes and petri dishes.
3. A workplace for the conduct of scientific research.
- Example: After years of research, she finally published her findings from the lab.
4. Short for 'laboratory,' often used informally.
- Example: We need to return to the lab to analyze the samples we collected.
5. A place where various activities are conducted that follow a systematic or experimental approach.
- Example: The tech lab is testing new software solutions for businesses.

Shortened form of laboratory.

lab rat:

Someone who spends a lot of time in the lab, often for experiments.

lab work:

The practical work done in a laboratory.

crash course in the lab:

An intensive and accelerated learning experience in the lab.

experiment:

A scientific procedure to make a discovery or test a hypothesis.

scientist:

A person who conducts scientific research.

Meaning: A place where one goes to study or work hard.

Example Sentence: I'm pulling an all-nighter in the lab for this project.

Meaning: Colloquially refers to a veterinarian clinic, particularly in a joking context.

Example Sentence: I had to take my cat to the lab for a check-up.