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ergonomics

Ergonomics is defined as the study of how people work in their environment.

(noun)

An example of ergonomics is a study of how people who primarily sit in their offices get work-related back injuries.

See ergonomics in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the study of the problems of people in adjusting to their environment; esp., the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the worker

Origin: erg + (ec)onomics

plural noun

ergonomic factors or arrangement

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See ergonomics in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

(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.

Origin:

Origin: Greek ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + (eco)nomics

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