ergonomics

er·go·nom·ics   (ûr'gə-nŏm'ĭks)    n.   (used with a sing. verb) The applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. Also called biotechnology, human engineering, human factors engineering. (used with a pl. verb) Design factors, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort: The ergonomics of the new office were felt to be optimal. [Greek ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots + (eco)nomics.] er'go·nom'ic, er'go·no·met'ric (-nə-mět'rĭk) adj., er'go·nom'i·cal·ly adv., er·gon'o·mist (ûr-gŏn'ə-mĭst) n.

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.

ergonomics 

Main Entry: er·go·nom·ics
Pronunciation: "&r-g&-'näm-iks
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
: anapplied science concerned with the characteristics of people that need to be considered in designing things that they use in order that people and things will interact most effectively and safelycalled also human engineering, human factors engineering —er·go·nom·ic /-ik/ adjective —er·go·nom·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb

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.

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.

ergonomics
The study of the design and arrangement of equipment so that people will interact with the equipment in healthy, comfortable, and efficient manner. As related to computer equipment, ergonomics is concerned with such factors as the physical design of the keyboard, screens, and related hardware, and the manner in which people interact with these hardware devices.
(1995-04-14)