makerspace en · NOUN
Etymology
From maker + space.
Meanings
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A hackerspace where people develop electronic hardware or other physical objects.
'Citizen science projects', along with 'hackerspaces' and 'makerspaces', have grown increasingly popular since the 1990s, providing opportunities for dedicated non-specialists to carry out research projects.
2020, Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life, page 199:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| makerspaces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |