er·go·nom·ics
ˌər-gə-ˈnä-miks
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely
called also biotechnology, human engineering, human factors
2
: the design characteristics of an object resulting especially from the application of the science of ergonomics
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“Ergonomics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ergonomics. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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