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What is "lab"? Is it abbreviation or something?

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Rebecca

Yes, you are correct. "Lab" is an abbreviation of the word "laboratory". A "lab" is a place that provides a controlled environment in which scientific or technological research, experiments, and measurement can be done. Ex: Let's do this experiment in the science lab. Ex: I've been in the research lab all day.

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