workgroup

noun — 2 senses

workgroup

noun

UK /ˈwəːkɡɹuːp/

Etymology From work + group.

1

A group of workers engaged in a series of collaborative tasks who usually work together.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A computer network created for use by such groups.

  • When you set up a network, Windows creates a workgroup and gives it a name automatically[…]2008, Chris Fehily, Microsoft Windows Vista:
Derived terms
workgrouping
Related terms
workflow, work product, workstream

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