B1
lab vs laboratory
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| labnoun/læb/ | Meaning a room or building where scientists do experiments and tests; short for laboratory | Goes with chemistry lab | Example Students spend two afternoons a week in the chemistry lab. |
| laboratorynoun/ˈlæb.ər.ə.tɔːr.i/ | Meaning a room or building with special equipment for science experiments, research or tests | Goes with research laboratory | Example Chemistry students spend three hours a week in the laboratory. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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