First Known Use: 14th century
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noun sta·tion \ˈstā-shən\
: a place where buses, trains, etc., regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off
: a place where someone does a job or waits for a task
: a person's social or official position in relation to others
Full Definition of STATION
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a : the place or position in which something or someone stands or is assigned to stand or remain b : any of the places in a manufacturing operation at which one part of the work is done c : equipment used usually by one person for performing a particular job
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: the act or manner of standing : posture
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a : a post or sphere of duty or occupation b : a stock farm or ranch especially of Australia or New Zealand
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: a place for specialized observation and study of scientific phenomena <a seismological station> <a marine biological station>
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: a place established to provide a public service: as a (1) : fire station (2) : police station b : a branch post office
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a : a complete assemblage of radio or television equipment for transmitting or receiving b : the place in which such a station is located
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Origin of STATION
Middle English stacioun, from Anglo-French estation, statiun, from Latin station-, statio, from stare to stand — more at stand
2station
transitive verb
: to assign (someone) to a station or position
: to put (yourself) in a place and stay there for a period of time
sta·tionedsta·tion·ing \ˈstā-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Full Definition of STATION
: to assign to or set in a station or position : post <station a guard at the door>
First Known Use of STATION
1742
STATION Defined for Kids
1station
noun sta·tion \ˈstā-shən\
Definition of STATION for Kids
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: a regular stopping place (as on a bus, train, or subway line) : depot
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: a place for specialized observation or for a public service <weather station> <police station>
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: a collection of or the place that contains radio or television equipment for transmitting or receiving
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: the place or position where a person or thing stands or is assigned to stand or remain <Don't leave your station.>
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: a post or area of duty <military station>
2station
verb
sta·tionedsta·tion·ing
Definition of STATION for Kids
: to assign to or set in a post or position : post <… these two crafty women stationed themselves at the front gate … and started charging everyone for coming in. — Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach>
Medical Dictionary
station
noun sta·tion \ˈstā-shən\
Medical Definition of STATION
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: the place at which someone is positioned or is assigned to remain <the nurse's station on a hospital ward>
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: the act or manner of standing : posture <station was unsteady with the eyes open or closed—Diseases of the Nervous System>
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: a place established to provide a service—see aid station
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