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er⋅go⋅nom⋅ics

[ur-guh-nom-iks]
–noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
human engineering.

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


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


See -ics.

human engineering

–noun
an applied science that coordinates the design of devices, systems, and physical working conditions with the capacities and requirements of the worker.
Also called ergonomics, human-factors engineering [hyoo-muhn fak-terz or, often, yoo‑] .


Origin:
1930–35, Americanism
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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 engineeringer·go·nom·ic /-ik/ adjectiveer·go·nom·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb

Main Entry: human en·gi·neer·ing
Pronunciation: -"en-j&-'ni(&)r-i[ng]
Function: noun
: ERGONOMICS
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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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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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