ergonomics
pronunciation
How to pronounce ergonomics in British English:
UK [ˌɜ:gəˈnɒmɪks]
How to pronounce ergonomics in American English:
US [ˌɜrgəˈnɑmɪks]
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- Noun:
- the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
Word Origin
- ergonomics (n.)
- "scientific study of the efficiency of people in the workplace," coined 1950 from Greek ergon "work" (see organ) + second element of economics.
Example
- 1. Ergonomics experts have warned about laptop problems for years -- mostly in vain .
- 2. For instance , even with a bluetooth keyboard , the ergonomics of using the ipad for writing just don 't work .
- 3. Psychology is applied to individuals via mental health treatment , performance enhancement , self-help , ergonomics , and many other areas affecting health and daily life .
- 4. The app , which costs $ 49.99 , gives users full access to wolfram alpha 's capabilities and greatly improves on the speed and ergonomics of wolfram alpha 's mobile site .