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Workshop

A workshop is a room or building which provides both the area and tools (or machinery) that may be required for the manufacture or repair of goods. Apart from the larger manufactories, workshops were the only places of production in the days before industrialisation.

In transport industries, workhops can be distinguished from garages, which are primarily used for storage, servicing and minor repairs. Workshops are generally used for more substantial repairs on vehilces.

A workshop is also a gathering or training session which may be several days in length. It emphasizes problem-solving, hands-on training, and requires the involvement of the participants.

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