er·go·nom·ics (ûr g -n m  ks)n. 1. (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. 2. (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·nomic, ergo·no·metric (-n-m trk) adj.er go·nomi·cal·ly adv.er·gon o·mist (ûr-gn-mst) n. |
ergonomics [ˌɜːgəˈnɒmɪks]
n
(Psychology) (functioning as singular) the study of the relationship between workers and their environment, esp the equipment they use Also called biotechnology
[from Greek ergon work + (eco)nomics]
ergonomist [ɜːˈgɒnəmɪst] n
| ergonomics (ûrg-nmks) 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 relation of man to the environment in which he works and the application of anatomical, physiological, psychological, and engineering knowledge to the problems involved. Also called biotechnology. — ergonomic, adj.
See also: Environmentthe study of the various factors affecting man in his working environment. Also called biotechnology. — ergonomic, adj.
See also: Mankind
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| Noun | 1. | ergonomics - the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments applied science, engineering science, technology, engineering - the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study" |
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