ergonomics
Origin of ergonomics
1Grammar notes for ergonomics
Other words from ergonomics
- er·go·nom·ic, er·go·no·met·ric [ur-guh-nuh-me-trik], /ˌɜr gə nəˈmɛ trɪk/, adjective
- er·go·nom·i·cal·ly, adverb
- er·gon·o·mist [ur-gon-uh-mist], /ɜrˈgɒn ə mɪst/, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for ergonomics
/ (ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks) /
(functioning as singular) the study of the relationship between workers and their environment, esp the equipment they use: Also called: biotechnology
Origin of ergonomics
1Derived forms of ergonomics
- ergonomist (ɜːˈɡɒnəmɪst), noun
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Scientific definitions for ergonomics
[ ûr′gə-nŏm′ĭks ]
The scientific study of equipment design, as in office furniture or transportation seating, for the purpose of improving efficiency, comfort, or safety.
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Cultural definitions for ergonomics
[ (ur-guh-nom-iks) ]
The technology concerned with the design, manufacture, and arrangement of products and environments to be safe, healthy, and comfortable for human beings.
Notes for ergonomics
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