ergonomics

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- UK Pronunciation
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- \ˌər-gə-ˈnä-miks\
- /ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌər-gə-ˈnä-miks\

Definitions of ergonomics word

noun ergonomics The study of people's efficiency in their working environment. 1
noun Definition of ergonomics in Technology 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. 1
uncountable noun ergonomics Ergonomics is the study of how equipment and furniture can be arranged in order that people can do work or other activities more efficiently and comfortably. 0
noun ergonomics the study of the relationship between workers and their environment, esp the equipment they use 0
noun ergonomics 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 0
noun plural ergonomics ergonomic factors or arrangement 0

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ergonomics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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noun ergonomics

human engineering — an applied science that coordinates the design of devices, systems, and physical working conditions with the capacities and requirements of the worker.

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