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.
ergonomics in British English
(ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks)
noun
(functioning as singular)
the study of the relationship between workers and their environment, esp the equipment they use
Also called: biotechnology
Derived forms
ergonomist (ɜːˈɡɒnəmɪst)
noun
Word origin
C20: from Greek ergon work + (eco)nomics
ergonomics in American English
(ˌɜrgəˈnɑmɪks)
noun
1.
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
plural noun
2. [with sing. or pl. v.]
ergonomic factors or arrangement
Derived forms
ergonomic (ˌergoˈnomic)
adjective or ˌergoˈnomical
ergonomically (ˌergoˈnomically)
adverb
ergonomist (erˈgonomist) (ɜrˈgɑnəməst)
noun
Word origin
erg1 + economics
ergonomics in Automotive Engineering
(ɜrgənɒmɪks)
noun
(Automotive engineering: Design and performance)
Ergonomics is the study of how equipment and parts in a vehicle can be arranged in the most efficient and comfortable way.
Ergonomics is important in primary safety, preventing accidents from occurring, and in the everydaycomfortable and convenient use of vehicles.
The car's interior was designed without much scientific attention to ergonomics, and it was not very comfortable to drive.
Car ergonomics is important in terms of driving comfort.