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ergonomics

er·go·nom·ics [ ùrgə nómmiks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
study of workplace design: the study of how a workplace and the equipment used there can best be designed for comfort, efficiency, safety, and productivity ( takes a singular verb )



plural noun 
Definition:
 
design of workplace or equipment: those factors or qualities in the design of something, especially a workplace or equipment used by people at work, that contribute to comfort, efficiency, safety, and ease of use ( takes a plural verb )

[Mid-20th century. < Greek ergon "work" after economics]

er·go·no·met·ric [ ùrgənə méttrik ] adjective
er·gon·o·mist [ ur gónnəmist ] noun
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