human engineering: Meaning and Definition of

hu'man engineer'ing

Pronunciation: (hy'mun fak"turz or, often, y'"-). [key]
  1. an applied science that coordinates the design of devices, systems, and physical working conditions with the capacities and requirements of the worker.
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