noun
- the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its cognitive abilities
Usage: often used with singular verb
Examples
- The company hired an expert in ergonomics to redesign the office chairs.
- Poor ergonomics in the workplace can lead to repetitive strain injuries.
- The keyboard was designed with ergonomics in mind to reduce wrist pain.
- Ergonomics plays a crucial role in automotive interior design.
- The new software interface follows principles of ergonomics for better user experience.
- Students studying ergonomics learn about human anatomy and psychology.