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Ergonomic

[ur-guh-nom-iks]

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noun (used with a singular or plural verb)

human engineering.

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Origin:
1945–50; ergo- + -nomics (see -nomy, -ics) on the model of agronomics, bionomics, etc.

Related forms

er·go·nom·ic, er·go·no·met·ric

[ur-guh-nuh-me-trik] , adjective

er·go·nom·i·cal·ly, adverb

er·gon·o·mist

[ur-gon-uh-mist] , noun

Usage note
See -ics.

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Fortunately many ergonomic solutions are adjustable.

And the ergonomic effort ends up reducing the amount of intellectual effort available to be put forth to interact with the text.

While the participants waited for this feedback, they were asked to help with a marketing test on ergonomic chairs.

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Fortunately many ergonomic solutions are adjustable.

And the ergonomic effort ends up reducing the amount of intellectual effort available to be put forth to interact with the text.

While the participants waited for this feedback, they were asked to help with a marketing test on ergonomic chairs.

We can fix these burning, aching, dried out sensations one ergonomic workstation at a time.

Leather cushions take the edge off the ergonomic horror.

The count's second innovation was to introduce an ergonomic triangular shape that is popular with children.

Of course, there would be significant engineering and ergonomic challenges to making this work.

The company said customers would enjoy the handset's ergonomic design.

The latest version reproduces the original ergonomic shape.

Snowboarders do hold one, if small, ergonomic advantage over skiers.

It was a huge ergonomic challenge to fit everything in.

Rainin developed his own line of ergonomic pipettes which are now recognized as the standard around the world.

And the humdrum black on white color scheme is hardly befitting a gadget of such sound ergonomic engineering.

So-called ergonomic shovels, designed to use muscles more efficiently, are also available.

Vekoma put a substantial portion of the ergonomic design of the car into the special harness-restraint system.

With a new generation of all-singing, all-dancing ergonomic seats that recline to fully flat beds and.

The result is a compact, ergonomic tool that's mean as hell.

Freeman provided ergonomic insight on what is required for a fluid drink-making process.

The ergonomic police now recommend frequent changes in position when seated for long intervals.

Jones was referring to a dynamic and ergonomic range of travel bags in wood-grain leather.

Swiveling handlebars and push-button attachments provide ergonomic controls for turning and stopping.

Each one was a different size, ergonomic shape and amalgam of voluptuous injection-molded plastics.

The world is full of beautifully designed ergonomic chairs.

Arat paints tomorrow's vistas, settings where ergonomic design concepts dominate living and working environments.

Results are mixed on whether ergonomic measures prevent musculoskeletal pain.

Ergonomic desks included built-in telephones and special compartments for files and office machines.

As a result of these poor ergonomic conditions, dental appointments were long, arduous affairs.

Brown designed with the help of a local ergonomic furniture company two years ago.

Every room has a desk, but a hotel that hopes to attract the extended-stay crowd at these prices ought to have ergonomic chairs.

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World English Dictionary

ergonomic (ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪk)

—*adj*
1.	of or relating to ergonomics
2.	designed to minimize physical effort and discomfort, and hence maximize efficiency

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Word Origin & History

ergonomics

"scientific study of the efficiency of people in the workplace," coined 1950 from Gk. ergon "work" (see urge (v.)) + (ec)onomics.

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Medical Dictionary

ergonomics er·go·nom·ics (ûr'gə-nŏm'ĭks)
n.
The applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.

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Science Dictionary

ergonomics

(ûr'gə-nŏm'ĭks) Pronunciation Key
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 Dictionary

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.

Note: The term is most often encountered in discussions of the design of furniture, tools, and other things built to be used by humans.

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Computing Dictionary

ergonomic definition

Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics.
(1995-04-14)

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