Erg

Pronunciation: /ɜːrg/

Definitions of ERG

noun a unit of work or energy equal to the work done by a force of one dyne when its point of application moves one centimeter in the direction of action of the force

Example Sentences

A1 An erg is a unit of energy measurement.

A2 Workers in the factory use an ergonomically designed chair.

B1 The scientist calculated the energy output in ergs.

B2 The athlete monitored their performance using an erg meter.

C1 The engineers analyzed the ergonomics of the workspace to improve efficiency.

C2 The researcher studied the relationship between ergs and physical exertion.

Examples of ERG in a Sentence

formal The ERG analysis showed a significant increase in efficiency.

informal I heard the ERG results were really good.

slang Did you check out the ERG data yet?

figurative His leadership style is like the ERG of the team, providing the necessary energy and direction.

Grammatical Forms of ERG

• past tense: erged
• plural: ergs
• comparative: more erg
• superlative: most erg
• present tense: erg
• future tense: will erg
• perfect tense: have erged
• continuous tense: is erging
• singular: erg
• positive degree: erg
• infinitive: to erg
• gerund: erging
• participle: erged

Origin and Evolution of ERG

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'erg' originated from Greek, where it means 'work'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in physics to describe a unit of energy or work, the term 'erg' has evolved to also refer to a unit of force in biomechanics and a unit of energy in astrophysics.