2007-01-02 21:34:56 · 4 answers · asked by joy a 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.
2007-01-02 21:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Arnoux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"ergonomy" is not in the dictionary;
Is it a form of ergonomics? if so, ergonomics is an applied science that coordinates the designs of devices, systems and the physical working conditions with the capacities and requirements fo the worker. Also called human engineering.
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2007-01-02 21:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think thats a real word. The closest thing would be ergonomic...
Pronunciation: "&r-g&-'nä-miks
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: erg- + -nomics (as in economics)
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
2007-01-02 21:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by Gods1stThought 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means a product, such as a desktop computer, is designed to be easily used with minimum expenditure of energy or awkward/injurious movements by the user.
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2007-01-02 21:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by ricochet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋