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Nov 28, 2009
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hu'man engineer'ing




an applied science that coordinates the design of devices, systems, and physical working conditions with the capacities and requirements of the worker. Also called ergonomics, hu'man-fac'tors engineer"ing Pronunciation: (hyOO'mun fak"turz or, often, yOO'"-). [key]

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