ERGONOMICS

biotechnology, bioengineering, ergonomics

(noun) the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ergonomics (uncountable)

The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury. [from c. 1950.]

(economics, rare) Political economy.

Synonyms

• human factors (chiefly US)

Anagrams

• microgeons

Source: Wiktionary



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29 May 2024

PERESTROIKA

(noun) an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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