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ergonomics

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As a noun, ergonomics means the science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury.

Meanings of ergonomics

3 meanings

noun

  1. The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury.

    “Ergonomics is increasingly important in office-product design.”

  2. The branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments

    Similar: biotechnology, bioengineering
Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. economicsrarePolitical economy.

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noun: the branch of engineering science in which biological sci…
biotechnologybioengineering

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