lab
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Definition
A lab is a room or building where scientific experiments, tests, or research are done. It can also mean a place for medical testing or a school classroom for practical science work.
Usage & Nuances
'Lab' is a common short form of 'laboratory' and is much more frequent in everyday speech. Common combinations include 'science lab', 'computer lab', 'language lab', and 'lab results'. In medical contexts, 'the lab' often means the department that analyzes blood or other samples.
Example Sentences
The doctor sent my blood to the lab.
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We have science class in the lab today.
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This school has a new computer lab.
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I can't go out yet—I’m waiting for my lab results.
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They were in the lab all night trying to fix the problem.
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Meet me outside the lab after class.
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