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ergonomics

/əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/

Meanings
noun
The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury.

Examples :

"Ergonomics is increasingly important in office-product design."
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Related Words

Illustration allocation

allocation noun

/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæloʊˈkeɪʃən/

The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

"The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis."

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration discomfort

discomfort noun

/dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/

Mental or bodily distress.

"My stomachache caused me a lot of discomfort during the test. "

Illustration governments

governments noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənts/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"Governments provide essential services like healthcare and education to their citizens. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration equitable

equitable adjective

/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

Marked by or having equity.

"The school's new policy for after-school activities was designed to be equitable, ensuring all students had a fair chance to participate. "

Illustration operator

operator noun

/ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/

One who operates.

"The telephone operator answered the call. "

Illustration equipment

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

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increasingly adverb

/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/ /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

Increasing in amount or intensity

"The dog's barking became increasingly louder throughout the night. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

Illustration resource

resource noun

/ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The school used its limited resources to provide extra tutoring sessions for struggling students. "