ERGONOMICS


Meaning of ERGONOMICS in English

/ ˌɜːgəˈnɒmɪks; NAmE ˌɜːrgəˈnɑːm-/ noun

[ U ] the study of working conditions, especially the design of equipment and furniture, in order to help people work more efficiently

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WORD ORIGIN

1950s: from Greek ergon work, on the pattern of economics .

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