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Definition of erg - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsTECH. ergometer used in rowingTECH.
- He spent an hour on the erg.
2.
physicsDated unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second systemDated
- One erg equals the work done by a force of one dyne for one centimeter..
3.
geographyTECH. vast area of sandy desertTECH.
- The Sahara Desert contains several ergs that are challenging to cross..
Images of erg
ergometer used in rowing 
vast area of sandy desert
Origin of erg
Greek, ergon (work)
Examples of erg in a sentence
Rowers often compete on the erg indoors. The energy released was measured in ergs. Scientists calculated the star's output in ergs. Explorers ventured into the vast erg with limited supplies. The erg stretched for miles, with no end in sight.
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- French:erg, dune, ...
- German:Ruderergometer, Erg, ...
- Italian:ergometro, erg, ...
- Spanish:remoergómetro, erg, ...
- Portuguese:ergómetro, erg, ...
- Chinese:划船机, 埃格, ...
- Japanese:エルゴ, エルグ, ...
- Arabic:جِهاز تَجْديف, إرغ, ...
- Hebrew:אֵרְגוֹמֶטֶר, אֶרְג, ...
- Russian:эргометр, эрг, ...
- Ukrainian:ерг, піщана дюна, ...
- Hindi:एर्ग, अर्ग, ...
Definition of ERG - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: emergency response groupTECH. team trained to handle emergencies or disastersTECH.
- The ERG responded quickly to the fire.
2.
acr: Emergency Response GuideTECH. book with instructions for handling emergenciesTECH.
- ERG is used by firefighters during chemical spills.
3.
acr: employee resource groupTECH. group supporting employees with shared interests or backgroundsTECH.
- The ERG organized a cultural awareness event.
4.
acr: European Research GroupTECH. group focused on European research and policiesTECH.
- The ERG met to discuss new European policies.
5.
acr: Economic Research GroupTECH. group that studies money and business topicsTECH.
- The ERG released a new report today.
Abbreviation
abr: ElectroretinographyTECH. test that checks how the eye responds to lightTECH.
- The doctor ordered an ERG for my vision problem.
Origin of ERG
Greek ergon (work)
Examples of ERG in a sentence
Our ERG meets monthly to review protocols. The ERG provides quick reference during hazmat incidents. Every ambulance carries an ERG for emergencies. The ERG held a networking session for new employees. She joined the ERG to connect with other working parents. ERG members debated the latest research findings.
The ERG's influence shaped the policy outcome. The ERG is hosting a seminar on inflation. She joined the ERG to research global markets. The ERG results showed normal retinal function. She scheduled an ERG to diagnose her night blindness.
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- French:GRE, électrorétinographie (examen mesurant la réponse rétinienne à la lumière), ...
- German:Einsatzgruppe, ERG, ...
- Italian:ERG, gruppo di risorse per i dipendenti, ...
- Spanish:GRE, ERG, ...
- Portuguese:ERG, GRE, ...
- Chinese:应急响应组, 视网膜电图, ...
- Japanese:ERG, 欧州研究グループ, ...
- Arabic:فريق الطوارئ, إِرْج, ...
- Hebrew:קְבוּצַת תְּגוּבָה לְחֵרוּם, אֵי-אֵר-גִּי, ...
- Russian:Аварийная группа реагирования, ЭРГ, ...
- Ukrainian:група реагування на надзвичайні ситуації, електроретинографія, ...
- Hindi:आपातकालीन प्रतिक्रिया समूह, इलेक्ट्रोरेटिनोग्राफी, ...
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