human engineering
AmE: /ˈhjuːmən ˌɛndʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
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Definition of human engineering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
engineeringTECH.design of equipment workplaces or systems to suit people using themTECH.
  • The team studied human engineering to improve the layout of the control room.
2.
psychologyDatedplanned methods used to change or control how people behaveDated
  • Some critics saw the advertising campaign as a form of human engineering.
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Expressions with human

human billboardn.
person paid to wear advertisements
He worked as a human billboard to earn extra money.
human shieldn.
people used to divert attention from accusations
The politician used his staff as a human shield.
human touchn.
ability to interact warmly with others
Her human touch made everyone feel welcome.
only humanadj.
having human flaws or making mistakes
Don't be too hard on him; he's only human.
that's only humanexp.
natural for people to make mistakes or feel emotions
Don't worry about the error, that's only human.
err is humanexp.
express that making mistakes is normal for people
Remember, err is human, so don't be too hard on yourself.

Expressions with engineering

engineering schooln.
institution teaching engineering and technical subjects
She graduated from a prestigious engineering school.
financial engineeringn.
manipulation of financial figures to create misleading results
The company was accused of financial engineering to hide its debts.
engineering departmentn.
part of an organization that designs or maintains technical systems or products
The engineering department fixed the software bug affecting customer accounts.
engineering managern.
person who leads engineers and coordinates their technical projects and work
The engineering manager scheduled a meeting to review the product design.
engineering servicesn.
professional technical work done by engineers for clients or organizations
The company provides engineering services for bridge and tunnel projects.
engineering firmn.
company that provides planning and design services for technical projects
The engineering firm designed the new bridge for the city council.
environmental engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing systems that protect nature and human health
She decided to study environmental engineering at university.
structural engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing safe stable structures that carry forces
She decided to study structural engineering at university.
agricultural engineeringn.
branch of engineering that designs tools and systems for farming and food
She studied agricultural engineering to design better irrigation systems for dry regions.
construction engineeringn.
branch of engineering focused on planning and building structures and infrastructure
She decided to study construction engineering at university.

Terms related to human engineering

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Terms with human engineering included in their meaning

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environmental engineeringn.
science
branch of engineering designing systems that protect nature and human health

Examples of human engineering in a sentence

  • The report criticized the factory for neglecting basic human engineering standards.
  • The regime used subtle human engineering to suppress dissent.
  • The workshop explored ethical limits of human engineering in social media design.

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  1. French:ergonomie, manipulation humaine, ...
  2. German:Ergonomie, Verhaltenslenkung, ...
  3. Italian:ergonomia, ingegneria del comportamento, ...
  4. Spanish:ergonomía, ingeniería del comportamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:ergonomia, engenharia do comportamento, ...
  6. Chinese:人机工程学, 人类工程, ...
  7. Japanese:人間工学, 人間操作, ...
  8. Arabic:الهَنْدَسَة الإِنْسَانِيَّة, الهَنْدَسَة البَشَرِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַנְדַּסַת אֱנוֹשׁ, הַנְדַסַת אֲנוֹשׁ הִתְנַהֲגוּתִית, ...
  10. Russian:эргономика, социальная инженерия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ергономіка, людська інженерія, ...
  12. Hindi:मानव अभियंत्रण, मानव अभिकल्प, ...
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