Definition of "workspace"

An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office.  examples

(computing) A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated or developed in isolation from others.  examples

(computing, graphical user interface) An empty portion of the screen or window that serves as a container for other windows or objects.  quotations  examples

(computing, graphical user interface) Any of the screens that can be switched between in a virtual desktop.  examples

(robotics) The set of points that can be reached by the end-effector of a robotic manipulator  examples