ergonomics

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/
• (GA) IPA: /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/

Noun

ergonomics (uncountable)

1. The science of the design#Noun|design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury. [from c. 1950.]

   Ergonomics is increasingly important in office-product design.

2. (economics, rare) Political economy.

Synonyms

• human factors (chiefly US)

Translations

• French: ergonomie
• German: Ergonomie
• Portuguese: ergonomia
• Russian: эргоно́мика
• Spanish: ergonomía

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