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lab

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /læb/

Forms: labs

lab means: A room or building where people do scientific experiments or tests.

noun

SCIENTIFIC WORKPLACEB1

A room or building where people do scientific experiments or tests.

  • She works in a lab.
  • The samples were sent to the hospital lab.
  • Students must wear coats in the chemistry lab.

Similar words: laboratory

Common phrases: science lab, lab equipment, in the lab

DOG BREEDB1

A Labrador retriever: a fairly large dog with short black, yellow, or brown fur.

  • Our lab loves swimming.
  • She adopted a black lab last year.
  • Two lab puppies were playing in the yard.

Similar words: Labrador, Labrador retriever

Common phrases: black lab, yellow lab, lab puppy

EXPERIMENT OR TESTB2

An experiment, test, or investigation done in a scientific workplace, or the result of one.

  • We finished the chemistry lab today.
  • The doctor reviewed my labs before changing the medicine.
  • I repeated the lab after spilling the mixture.

Similar words: experiment, test

Common phrases: chemistry lab, lab results, complete a lab

PRACTICAL CLASSB2

A class or workshop where you learn by doing practical tasks.

  • Our computer lab starts at ten.
  • The design lab lets students test their ideas.
  • Did you enjoy the practical lab this week?

Similar words: workshop, practical class

Common phrases: computer lab, design lab, lab session

verb

PRACTICE GAME TECHNIQUESC2

To test and practice video game techniques away from competitive matches.

  • I need to lab this combo.
  • She labbed the new character before entering the tournament.
  • We spent an hour labbing different moves.

Similar words: practice, test

Common phrases: lab a combo, lab new moves, lab a character

Questions about lab

What does lab mean?

A room or building where people do scientific experiments or tests.

What is lab in other languages?

Türkçe: laboratuvar · Español: laboratorio · Français: laboratoire · Deutsch: Labor · Italiano: laboratorio · 日本語: 研究室

How do you pronounce lab?

It is pronounced /læb/.

How do you use lab in a sentence?

She works in a lab. The samples were sent to the hospital lab.

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